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{{Orphan|date=February 2009}} |
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| name = Alma |
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'''Alma''' is a small town in the [[Limpopo province]] of [[South Africa]]. |
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| image_skyline = Huise en graansuier te Alma, Limpopo, a.jpg |
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| image_caption = Houses and grain silo in Alma |
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| pushpin_map = South Africa Limpopo#South Africa |
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| coordinates = {{coord|24.489|S|28.071|E|region:ZA|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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| subdivision_name = [[South Africa]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = Province |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Limpopo]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = District |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Waterberg District Municipality|Waterberg]] |
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| subdivision_type3 = Municipality |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Modimolle–Mookgophong Local Municipality|Modimolle–Mookgophong]] |
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| subdivision_type4 = Main Place |
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| established_title = Established |
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| leader_title = Councillor |
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| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/980004 |title = Main Place Alma |work=Census 2011}} </ref> |
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| area_total_km2 = 0.82 |
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| population_footnotes = <ref name="census2011" /> |
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| population_total = 1553 |
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| population_as_of = 2011 |
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| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| demographics_type1 = Racial makeup (2011) |
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| demographics1_footnotes = <ref name="census2011" /> |
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| demographics1_title1 = [[Bantu peoples of South Africa|Black African]] |
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| demographics1_info1 = 99.8% |
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| demographics1_title2 = [[Coloureds|Coloured]] |
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| demographics1_info2 = 0.1% |
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| demographics1_title3 = [[Indian South African|Indian]]/[[Asian South African|Asian]] |
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| demographics1_info3 = 0.1% |
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| demographics1_title4 = [[White South African|White]] |
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| demographics1_info4 = 0.1% |
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| demographics1_title5 = Other |
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| demographics1_info5 = |
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| demographics_type2 = [[First language]]s (2011) |
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| demographics2_footnotes = <ref name="census2011" /> |
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| demographics2_title1 = [[Northern Sotho language|Northern Sotho]] |
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| demographics2_info1 = 65.7% |
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| demographics2_title2 = [[Tsonga language|Tsonga]] |
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| demographics2_info2 = 21.5% |
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| demographics2_title3 = [[Tswana language|Tswana]] |
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| demographics2_info3 = 3.2% |
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| demographics2_title4 = [[Sotho language|Sotho]] |
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| demographics2_info4 = 2.3% |
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| demographics2_title5 = Other |
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| demographics2_info5 = 7.3% |
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| timezone1 = [[South African Standard Time|SAST]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +2 |
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| postal_code_type = [[List of postal codes in South Africa|Postal code]] (street) |
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| postal_code = |
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| postal2_code_type = [[Post-office box|PO box]] |
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| postal2_code = 0512 |
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| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in South Africa|Area code]] |
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| area_code = 014 |
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}} |
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[[File:Almasign.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Road sign outside Laerskool Alma showing direction to local towns [[Vaalwater]] and [[Modimolle]]/[[Nylstroom]].]] |
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Alma is situated south of Vaalwater in the Limpopo province of South Africa. |
'''Alma''' is a small town situated south of [[Vaalwater]] in the [[Limpopo province]] of [[South Africa]]. The area is surrounded by green-gray bushveld vegetation and a several private [[game reserve]]s are located in the [[malaria]] free area. |
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The [[Mokolo River]] originates near Alma at the confluence of the Sand River with the [[Grootspruit River]] in a flat, open area with numerous [[koppie]]s, before it flows through a steep gorge and emerges above the town of Vaalwater. The town is served by Laerskool Alma, a primary and early secondary school situated {{convert|24|km|mi}} from Vaalwater. |
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Bird life in the Alma area includes the majestic fish-eagle and there is an abundance of wildlife. Animals that you are likely to see include baboon, monkey, bush baby, eland, impala, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, warthog, jackal and ostrich. If you are lucky, you may even spot some leopard or hyena. |
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==Nearby towns== |
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The Alma area has some sedimentary rocks and mesas. (Flat top hills) The lovely green-gray bushveld vegetation stretches as far as the eye. There are some private game reserves in the area. |
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* [[Warmbaths]] (now known as [[Bela Bela]]) |
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==Education== |
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===Lakerskool Alma=== |
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Alma School is a larger primary/early secondary school and is situated approximately 15 miles from [[Vaalwater]]. The children come from the surrounding farms, villages and the actual town of Alma, as well as from much further afield – these children boarding at the nearby hostel. Teaching uses 3 languages: [[Sebede]], [[English]] and [[Afrikaans]] which brings its own challenge to English volunteers! Alma has no facilities for cooking. The mid day meal is cooked over an open fire and eaten outdoors – rain or shine <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.limpopo-ed.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=31 |title=LESS |publisher=Limpopo Education Support Services |date= |accessdate=2008-06-21}}</ref>! |
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==Towns close To Alma== |
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* [[Bela Bela]] (previously Warmbaths) |
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* [[Naboomspruit]] |
* [[Naboomspruit]] |
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* [[Thabazimbi]] |
* [[Thabazimbi]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{reflist |
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{{coord missing|South Africa}} |
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{{Waterberg District Municipality}} |
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[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Limpopo| ]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in the Modimolle–Mookgophong Local Municipality]] |
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{{Limpopo-geo-stub}} |
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 12 August 2024
Alma | |
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 Houses and grain silo in Alma | |
  Alma  Alma | |
| Coordinates: 24°29′20″S 28°04′16″E / 24.489°S 28.071°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Waterberg |
| Municipality | Modimolle–Mookgophong |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 1,553 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 99.8% |
| • Coloured | 0.1% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Northern Sotho | 65.7% |
| • Tsonga | 21.5% |
| • Tswana | 3.2% |
| • Sotho | 2.3% |
| • Other | 7.3% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 0512 |
| Area code | 014 |
Alma is a small town situated south of Vaalwater in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The area is surrounded by green-gray bushveld vegetation and a several private game reserves are located in the malaria free area.
The Mokolo River originates near Alma at the confluence of the Sand River with the Grootspruit River in a flat, open area with numerous koppies, before it flows through a steep gorge and emerges above the town of Vaalwater. The town is served by Laerskool Alma, a primary and early secondary school situated 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Vaalwater.
Nearby towns
[edit]- Warmbaths (now known as Bela Bela)
- Lephalale/Ellisras
- Modimolle/Nylstroom
- Naboomspruit
- Thabazimbi
- Vaalwater
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Main Place Alma". Census 2011.
Municipalities and communities of Waterberg District Municipality, Limpopo | ||
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District seat: Nylstroom (Modimolle) | ||
| Thabazimbi | .svg) | |
| Lephalale |
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| Modimolle–Mookgophong |
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| Bela-Bela |
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| Mogalakwena |
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