Blythswood, Eastern Cape
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 Blythswood
Blythswood shown within Eastern Cape |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Amathole |
| Municipality | Mnquma |
| Established | {{#property:P571}} |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.45 km2 (0.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 416 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 97.8% |
| • Coloured | 0.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.7% |
| • White | 0.7% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Xhosa | 97.0% |
| • English | 1.5% |
| • Other | 1.5% |
| PO box | 4963 |
Blythswood is a former Presbyterian mission station near Butterworth. Named after Captain Matthew T Blyth, first Chief Magistrate of the Transkei. It is an important education centre.[2]
The Nqamakwe rock art site, showcasing some example of Khoisan rock art, is relatively close to the settlement.[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape
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District seat: East London
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| Great Kei | ||
| Mbhashe | ||
| Mnquma |
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| Ngqushwa | ||
| Nkonkobe | ||
| Nxuba | ||
