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Ga-Segonyana

Cat B · Local

Northern Cape · MIIF B3 · NC452

Ga-Segonyana is a Category B local municipality in Northern Cape, South Africa (Stats SA code NC452). The 2022 Census recorded a population of 117 454 — the 4th most populous of 26 municipalities in the province. Population grew by 2.2% between the 2011 and 2022 censuses (boundary-aligned figures). On basic services: 89.9% of households live in formal dwellings; 34.2% have access to a flush toilet; 68.9% use electricity for cooking. The municipal area covers 4 495 km² at a density of 26.1 people per km². All figures below are from Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Fact Sheets.

Demographics

Population (2022)117 454Census 2022
Population (2011)93 651Boundary-aligned
Population Growth2.2%2011–2022
Male Population56 3182022
Female Population61 1362022
Sex Ratio92.1Males per 100 females
Population Density26,1 /km²4 495 km² total area

Age Structure

0–14 years29.6%Census 2022
15–34 years35.8%Census 2022
35–59 years27.2%Census 2022
60+ years7.4%Census 2022

Age distribution (% of population)

Housing

Total Households29 379Census 2022
Avg Household Size4.0Persons per household
Formal Dwellings26 41489.9%
Informal Dwellings2 4578.4%
Traditional Dwellings3111.1%

Dwelling type composition

Basic Services

Flush Toilet Access34.2%10 058 households
No Toilet Access4.4%1 282 households
Electricity for Cooking68.9%20 196 households
Water Scheme Access74.4%21 866 households

Services coverage (% of households)

Education

School Attendance (ages 5–24)31 275Persons attending school, 2022
School Attendance (2011)27 477Boundary-aligned

Comparisons

vs National Average

Population
117 454
This municipality
291 209
National avg
-173 755
Pop. Density /km²
26.1
This municipality
117.7
National avg
-91.6
Avg Household Size
4.0
This municipality
3.9
National avg
Same
Formal Dwelling %
89.9%
This municipality
87.0%
National avg
+2.9%
Electricity Access %
68.9%
This municipality
66.0%
National avg
+2.9%
Flush Toilet %
34.2%
This municipality
62.0%
National avg
-27.8%

vs Northern Cape Provincial Average

Population
117 454
This municipality
52 152
Provincial avg
+65 302
Pop. Density /km²
26.1
This municipality
11.3
Provincial avg
+14.8
Avg Household Size
4.0
This municipality
4.0
Provincial avg
Same
Formal Dwelling %
89.9%
This municipality
87.3%
Provincial avg
+2.6%
Electricity Access %
68.9%
This municipality
74.3%
Provincial avg
-5.4%
Flush Toilet %
34.2%
This municipality
77.6%
Provincial avg
-43.4%

vs Largest in Northern Cape (Sol Plaatje)

Population
117 454
This municipality
270 078
Sol Plaatje
-152 624
Pop. Density /km²
26.1
This municipality
81.6
Sol Plaatje
-55.5
Avg Household Size
4.0
This municipality
4.0
Sol Plaatje
Same
Formal Dwelling %
89.9%
This municipality
86.1%
Sol Plaatje
+3.8%
Electricity Access %
68.9%
This municipality
70.3%
Sol Plaatje
-1.4%
Flush Toilet %
34.2%
This municipality
86.9%
Sol Plaatje
-52.7%

Municipality Insights

Population grew by +2.2% between 2011 and 2022.

Formal housing (89.9%) is 2.6 percentage points above the provincial average.

Population density (26.1 /km²) is significantly below the national municipal average of 117.7 /km².

Flush toilet access (34.2%) is 43.4 percentage points below the provincial average.

Related Municipalities

Other municipalities in Northern Cape with similar population size.

All data from Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Fact Sheets (revised August 2025). Last updated 2026-06-04.