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Bethal
Mpumalangatown
Total population
60,779
Founded
1898
Demographic figures from Statistics South Africa. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
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Overview
Bethal is a farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The farms in the region produce maize, sunflower seeds, sorghum, rye and potatoes. The town lies 155 km (96 mi) east of Johannesburg on the N17 national route.
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History
The town originated on an old farm called Blesbokspruit. The town, established in on 12 October 1880, was named after the combined names of the wives of the owners of the farm, Elizabeth du Plooy and Alida Naude. It became a municipality in 1921.
Geography
The Olifants River has its origin near Bethal. The river eventually flows into the Limpopo River in Mozambique.
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Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • Wikidata