Stilfontein
Stilfontein (Afrikaans for quiet spring) is a former mining town which is located on the N12 (National Road) with 17,942 inhabitants, situated between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom in North West Province of South Africa. It was incorporated into the City of Matlosana and some municipality administration is located in Matlosana (Klerksdorp).
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| Coordinates: 26°50′34″S 26°46′28″E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West |
| District | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | City of Matlosana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138.82 km2 (53.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 17,942 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black | 42.5% |
| • Coloured | 1.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.3% |
| • White | 55.5% |
| • Other | 0.2% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 53.2% |
| • Tswana | 22.1% |
| • English | 10.6% |
| • Sotho | 10.2% |
| • Other | 14.8% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 2550 |
| PO box | 2551 |
| Area code | 018 |
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