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Kimberley, South Africa

Kimberley
City centre seen over the Big Hole
City centre seen over the Big Hole
Kimberley is located in Northern Cape
Kimberley
Kimberley
Kimberley is located in South Africa
Kimberley
Kimberley
Kimberley is located in Africa
Kimberley
Kimberley
 Kimberley shown within Northern Cape
Coordinates: 28°44′31″S 24°46′19″E / 28.74194°S 24.77194°E / -28.74194; 24.77194Coordinates: 28°44′31″S 24°46′19″E / 28.74194°S 24.77194°E / -28.74194; 24.77194
Country South Africa
Province Northern Cape
District Frances Baard
Municipality Sol Plaatje
Established 1873-07-05
Area
 • Total 164.3 km2 (63.4 sq mi)
Elevation 1,184 m (3,885 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 225,160
 • Density 1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African 63.1%
 • Coloured 26.8%
 • Indian/Asian 1.2%
 • White 8.0%
 • Other 0.9%
First languages (2011)
 • Afrikaans 43.2%
 • Tswana 35.8%
 • English 8.7%
 • Xhosa 6.0%
 • Other 6.3%
Postal code (street) 8301
PO box 8300
Area code 053
Kimberley
Climate chart ()
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Source: SAWS