Back Nala Plaaslike Munisipaliteit Afrikaans Nala (munisipyo) CEB Nala Local Municipality German Municipalità locale di Nala Italian Nala (Zuid-Afrika) Dutch Nala Komunie, Sud Afrika NOV Mmušôselegae wa Nala NSO Nala (Południowa Afryka) Polish Nala Local Municipality Zulu
Nala | |
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 Seal | |
.svg) Location in the Free State | |
| Coordinates: 27°23′14″S 26°37′05″E / 27.38722°S 26.61806°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State |
| District | Lejweleputswa |
| Seat | Bothaville |
| Wards | 12 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Nozililo Mashiya-Ntema |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,129 km2 (1,594 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 81,220 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 93.1% |
| • Coloured | 0.6% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.3% |
| • White | 5.8% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Sotho | 73.3% |
| • Xhosa | 8.7% |
| • Afrikaans | 7.3% |
| • Tswana | 3.9% |
| • Other | 6.8% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Municipal code | FS185 |
Nala Municipality (Sotho: Masepala wa Nala) is a local municipality within the Lejweleputswa District Municipality, in the Free State province of South Africa. Nala is a Sesotho word meaning "affluence or plenty". It is derived from the maize belt and economic prosperity of the area.[4] The municipality serves the community in and around Bothaville, Kgotsong, Wesselsbron and Monyakeng.
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