Former Region 1 (Johannesburg)
Former Administrative Regions (2000- 2006) | |
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Region 1 | |
Region 2 | |
Region 3 | |
Region 4 | |
Region 5 | |
Region 6 | |
Region 7 | |
Region 8 | |
Region 9 | |
Region 10 | |
Region 11 |
Region 1 was an administrative district in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, from 2000 to 2006. It is known as the Diepsloot region. It bordered Region 2 (Midrand), Region 3 (Sandton), and Region 5 (Roodepoort). The region was abolished with a reorganisation of regions in 2006.[1]
Region 1 was over 82 km² and is sparsely populated. It is mainly agricultural. The main population centre is Diepsloot with a population of 56,000 people. 76% of people live in informal housing in this region.
References
- ↑ City of Johannesburg.The seven regions. Accessed 20 February 2008.
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