Buffalo City Municipality, Eastern Cape

:For the Buffalo City in Wisconsin, see Buffalo City, Wisconsin.

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Buffalo City is a municipality situated on the east coast of Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, at the coordinates of (27.16 E, 33.19 S).

Related Topics:
Eastern Cape Province - South Africa

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It was established in 2000 after South Africa's re-organization of municipal areas, and includes East London and King William's Town, as well as the large townships of Mdantsane and Zwelitsha.

Related Topics:
2000 - East London - King William's Town - Mdantsane - Zwelitsha

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The municipality is named after the Buffalo River, at whose mouth lies the only river port in South Africa.

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The area has a well-developed manufacturing base, with the auto industry playing a major role. DaimlerChrysler has a large assembly plant located next to the port of East London, which produces a variety of vehicles for export.

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The climate is mild, with year round sunshine. Average rainfall is 850mm (33.5 inches)

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The population of 701,873 (2001) is largely African (85.2%), with white (8.4%) and Coloured (5.7%) minorities. There is also a small Indian community (0.6%).

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The mayor, Rev. Sindisile Maclean (ANC), was elected in 2000.

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One of its twin towns is Gävle Municipality in Sweden.

Related Topics:
Twin town - Gävle Municipality - Sweden

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