Back Amsterdam, Mpumalanga Afrikaans Амстердам (РЮА) Bulgarian Amsterdam (LAV) Estonian آمستردام، امپومالانگا Persian Amsterdam (Zuid-Afrika) Dutch Amsterdam, Mpumalanga NSO Amsterdam, Mpumalanga Romanian ایمسٹرڈیم، ماپومالانگا Urdu Amsterdam, Mpumalanga Xhosa אמסטערדאם, מפומאלאנגא YI
Amsterdam | |
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  Amsterdam  Amsterdam | |
| 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)[1] | |
| • 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,[2] 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.
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Amsterdam". Census 2011.
- ^ https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201912/42912gon1662.pdf. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
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