Duncan Village
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| Coordinates: 33°0′25″S 27°52′32″E / 33.00694°S 27.87556°ECoordinates: 33°0′25″S 27°52′32″E / 33.00694°S 27.87556°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.94 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 16,380 |
| • Density | 17,000/km2 (45,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 74.8% |
| • Coloured | 24.6% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| • Other | 0.3% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Xhosa | 70.4% |
| • Afrikaans | 25.0% |
| • English | 2.7% |
| • Other | 2.0% |
| Postal code (street) | 5216 |
| PO box | 5209 |
| Area code | 043 |
Duncan Village is a former black township in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
On 11 August 1985, Duncan Village was the scene of violence, following the funeral of murdered UDF leader Victoria Mxenge in Rayi village. Returning mourners carried out arson attacks, and violence continued on the following days, ultimately leaving 19 people dead and 138 injured.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Duncan Village". Census 2011.
- ↑ "Duncan Village". Truth Commission - Special Report. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
Communities of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape | ||
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Seat: East London | ||
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