Marydale

Marydale
Marydale
Coordinates	29 ° 23 ′  S , 22 ° 6 ′  E Coordinates: 29 ° 23 ′  S , 22 ° 6 ′  E
Basic data
Country	South Africa
province	North Cape
District	Pixley Ka Seme
local community	Siyathemba
Residents	2623 (2011)
founding	1902

Marydale is a town in the municipality of Siyathemba , Pixley Ka Seme District , Northern Cape Province in South Africa . The city was founded in 1902 by the Dutch Reformed Church . It was named after Mary Snyman, the wife of the owner of the Kalkput farm , which owned the town. In 2011, Marydale had 2,623 residents.

Economy and Transport

There are larger underground water reserves to the northwest of the city, so the region's water supply is mainly based on the use of wind-powered pumps. The city is economically dependent on sheep farming and the cultivation of cotton. The mining of asbestos has decreased significantly in recent years. The city is on the N10 national road . It crosses the regional road R383 here.

Attractions

• Köcherbaumwald: When, northwest of Marydale Koegas you find a Quiver Tree Forest ( Aloe dichotoma )
• archaeological finds in the area

Individual evidence

1. ↑ 2011 census , accessed November 18, 2013
2. ↑ - ( Memento of the original from October 12, 2006 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.