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Breidbach

Coordinates: 32°53′S 27°26′E / 32.883°S 27.433°E / -32.883; 27.433
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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 / 32.883°S 27.433°E / -32.883; 27.433
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 is a neighborhood in King William's Town in South Africa, situated in the Border region of the Eastern Cape province.

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

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  1. ^ a b c d "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.