Kraaifontein
Kraaifontein is a suburb of Cape Town, in the Western Cape of South Africa. It got its name due to the big number of crows (the Afrikaans word for crow is kraai) that nest in the area
Coordinates:
33°50′39″S 18°41′55″E
Established:
1869 - Subdividing farms,
1876 - Railway station,1877 -Town development
Area:
30.82 km2
Population (2011):
154,615
Beginnings:
In 1869 sub-divisio
n of farm land started in the area. In 1876 a railway station was formed called "Kraaifontein Junction". The first school was established on 20 January 1908. The Dutch reformed church was founded in 1948. In the same year Kraaifontein got its own local authority. In 1954 the "Volkskerk van Afrika (Translated- The nation's church of Africa)" was founded with Appollis,BJE, being the first preacher. On 16 September 1957, it became a municipality under the first Mayor JP Rossouw. Kraaifontein today:
It is located in the city's northern suburbs and flanks the N1 towardsPaarl and Worcester to the north. It comprises several residential areas namely Windsor Park, Scottsville, Peerless Park, Eikendal, Belmont Park, Bonny Brook and Uitzicht. Libraries are funded and owned by the City of Cape Town Metropolitan municipality. These libraries are Kraafontein Public Library, Scottsdene Public Library and Eikendal Public Library. High Schools in the area are Monument Park, Eben Dönges, Bloekombos and Masibambane Secondary School. Areas:
Kraaifontein, encompassing the areas of Scottsdene, Wallacedene , Eikendal and Bloekombos, was once a separate municipality before the restructuring of all South African municipalities during the late 90's. These areas, however, are listed as separate suburbs by the City of Cape Town for planning and statistical purposes. Forming part of the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, it is located in its Subcouncil 2 Area named Bergdal.
