PROFILE OF DRAKENSTEIN
Drakenstein is a secondary city, situated in the Cape Winelands district. Its main town, Paarl, is an urbanised centre, strategically located 60km from Cape Town. Outside the urban centres of Paarl, Wellington and Mbekweni, there are Saron, Gouda, Hermon and Simondium as well as more than 2 300 farms. Drakenstein covers an area of 1 538 square kilometres and has a population of 305 281 . There are 74 161 households and 41 informal settlements. It is a politically stable municipality with 33 wards and 65 councillors. Drakenstein offers historical charm, culture, architectural heritage, wine and fruit farms, breath-taking scenery, and an assortment of cycling and nature trails. The magnificent countryside, good wines and friendly people welcome you to an area where a feeling of tranquillity still transcends modern day living. The primary languages spoken in Drakenstein are Afrikaans (72.5%) , isiXhosa (16.2%) and English (4.9%) . It is Drakenstein Municipality’s responsibility to create an enabling environment that supports local democracy and enhances service delivery. In all our efforts we will ensure that all available resources are utilised optimally and that value for money is achieved.
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