The basic demographic information for the Gert Sibande District Municipality area is reflected in the tables for easy reference. A single source of data, namely 2001 Census Data, is used for the study area to ensure consistency and a uniform base of comparison. This Census Data is compared to the 2000 Demarcation Board data which is and statistical adjustment of the 1996 Census data. By comparing the two sets of data a clear picture of the changes that took place in the various spheres of analysis can be defined.
Table 3: Population by Local Authority
DEMOGRAPHIC AREA POPULATION PERCENTAGE (%)
DEMOGRAPHIC AREA
POPULATION
%
Dipaliseng Municipality
Govan Mbeki Municipality
Msukaligwa Municipality
Lekwa Municipality
Albert Luthuli Municipality
Pixley Ka Seme Municipality
Mkhondo Municipality
The population of the Gert Sibande District Municipality region is made up from the municipal areas as indicated in the above table, with the largest population residing in Govan Mbeki with 24.64% of the total population and Dipaliseng with the smallest population forming 4.29% (38 618) of the total population of the district municipality.
