Theewaterskloof Local Municipality
Theewaterskloof | |
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Location in the Western Cape | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′S 19°30′E / 34.167°S 19.500°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Overberg |
| Seat | Caledon |
| Wards | 13 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Kallie Papier (PA) |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,232 km2 (1,248 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 139,563 |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2022) | |
| • Black African | 34.7% |
| • Coloured | 55.2% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.3% |
| • White | 8.5% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 73.6% |
| • Xhosa | 16.9% |
| • English | 3.9% |
| • Sotho | 3.6% |
| • Other | 2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Municipal code | WC031 |
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Theewaterskloof Municipality (Afrikaans: Theewaterskloof Munisipaliteit; Xhosa: uMasipala wase Theewaterskloof) is a local municipality located within the Overberg District Municipality, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. As of 2022, the population was 139,563. Its municipality code is WC031. The enormous Theewaterskloof Dam, which provides water for Cape Town and the surrounding areas, is located in the municipality.