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Keimoes
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12,000
2,909
6,2%
57,2%
86,5%
58,8%
Keimoes is located on the northern bank of the Orange River. The name is of Khoikhoi origin, and means 'large eye' referring to a spring or fountain. The former minister of law and order, Adriaan Vlok (born 1937), started his career in the department of justice in both Keimoes and Upington, working in the magistrate offices there. (GPS coordinates: 28.705 S, 20.9779 E).
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Reference(s)
- Raper PE. 2004. New dictionary of South African Place Names. Jonathan Ball Publishers.
- http://www.sahistory.org.za
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Key Statistics 2011
| Total population | 12,000 |
| Young (0-14) | 32,2% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 60,7% |
| Elderly (65+) | 7,1% |
| Dependency ratio | 64,8 |
| Sex ratio | 99,6 |
| Population density | 457 persons/km2 |
| No schooling aged 20+ | 5,1% |
| Higher education aged 20+ | 6,2% |
| Matric aged 20+ | 22,2% |
| Number of households | 2,909 |
| Average household size | 4,1 |
| Female headed households | 41,8% |
| Formal dwellings | 78,2% |
| Housing owned/paying off | 65,8% |
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 58,8% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 95,6% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 57,2% |
| Electricity for lighting | 86,5% |