Breidbach

Breidbach is a neighborhood in King William's Town in South Africa, situated in the Border region of the Eastern Cape province.

Breidbach
Nicknames: 
Breids, Breidz or Breity
Breidbach is located in Eastern Cape
Breidbach
Breidbach
Breidbach is located in South Africa
Breidbach
Breidbach
Coordinates: 32°53′S 27°26′E
CountrySouth Africa
Province eastern capeEastern Cape
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Area
  Total2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total7,767
  Density3,100/km2 (8,100/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African18.2%
  Coloured80.8%
  Indian/Asian0.4%
  White0.3%
  Other0.3%
First languages (2011)
  Afrikaans80.6%
  Xhosa14.0%
  English3.5%
  Other2.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
5601

Breidbach was originally established in 1857 as a settlement for members of the British German Legion.[2] The population today consists mostly of Coloureds. The area boasts a rich culture of sports enthusiasts (mainly cricket, rugby and soccer) and church-goers.

Breidbach has two schools, a primary school and secondary school, both are double-medium (co-ed). The attractions are: night clubs, sports field, clinic, library, community (civic) centre, butchery and churches.

The Yellowwoods waterfalls in the Yellowwoods River, a tributary of the [Buffalo River (Eastern Cape)|Buffalo River], is to be found near the town.

References

  1. "Sub Place Breidbach". Census 2011.
  2. "Breidbach: Entertainment in the 1960s & 70s". Amathole Museum. Archived from the original on 29 November 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2014.


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