Amsterdam, South Africa
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| Coordinates: 26°37′01″S 30°40′01″E / 26.617°S 30.667°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.13 km2 (3.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,230 m (4,040 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 6,769 |
| • Density | 830/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 90.4% |
| • Coloured | 0.8% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.4% |
| • White | 7.4% |
| • Other | 0.9% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Zulu | 78.6% |
| • Afrikaans | 8.0% |
| • Swazi | 6.2% |
| • English | 2.1% |
| • Other | 5.1% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 2375 |
| PO box | n/a |
| Area code | 017 |
Amsterdam, is a small town located in Mkhondo Local Municipality, Mpumalanga South Africa. Amsterdam encompasses a large Swazi population as a result of its proximity to the Eswatini border which is relatively close to the area. The town is located some 77 km east of Ermelo. There are large plantations of gum, pine and wattle trees in the area. The town also boasts of a peaceful community with rich culture and heritage.