APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

The red tape involved in the land application process frustrates potential land owners/users;
Local area planning is needed in the rural areas to ensure pro-active land use;
There is a high demand for residential sites;
Lack of a common town planning scheme causes delays in processing applications, and
confusion and dissatisfaction amongst members of the community.
B2.2. DEMOGRAPHICS
2.2.1. Population
The table below compares municipal demographics as presented by Statistics South Africa (STATS
SA) in the 2001 Census and the 2007 Community Survey.
Table B.8: Municipal Demographics based on 2001 Census and 2007 Community Survey
ISSUE 2001 CENSUS 2007 CS Difference
Population 131 098 127 304 -3 794
Households 33 529 33 792 263
Average per Household 3.9 3.8 -0.1
Blacks 91.50% 94.27% 2.77%
Whites 8.17% 5.33% -2.84%
Coloureds 0.26% 0.40% 0.33%
Indians/Isians 0.07% 0% -0.07%
Male 48.91% 50.94% 2.03%
Female 51.09% 49.06% -2.03%
Source: STATS SA (2001 Census & 2007 CS)
The table below presents the population size, household size and gender.
Table B.9: Population size and number of households
Description Number %
Population 131 522
Household size 4.06
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