APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

Persons %
Sepedi 40.3
Sesotho 2.2
Setswana 0.3
SiSwati 1.0
Tshivenda 0.7
Xitsonga 45.4
Other 0.3
Total 100.0
Source: Demarcation Board, 2003
The following table shows population distribution according to age:
Table B.14: Population distribution according to age
AGE GROUP NUMBER % OF POPULATION
0 – 4 13 693 10.8%
5 - 14 27 934 21.9%
15 – 34 46 191 36.3%
35 – 64 35 264 27.7%
OVER 65 4 227 3.3%
TOTAL 127 304 100%
Source: STATS SA (2007 CS)
The majority (36.3%) of the population is aged between 15 and 34, which suggests that the
municipality is dominated by people who are both socially and economically active. The Municipality
has to prioritize social programmes and projects which will be able to address the socio-economic
needs of the people. For example, there is a need to increase the number and improve the quality of
social amenities in the municipal area, preferably within the municipal growth points (See table B
above on Municipal growth points). There is also a high probability of the spread of sexually
transmitted diseases, such as HIV/AIDS. The Municipality should therefore encourage and support
69