| Blythswood | |
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| Coordinates: 32°13′23″S 27°58′59″E / 32.223°S 27.983°E / -32.223; 27.983 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Amathole |
| Municipality | Mnquma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 km (0.56 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 416 |
| • Density | 290/km (740/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 97.8% |
| • Coloured | 0.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.7% |
| • White | 0.7% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Xhosa | 97.0% |
| • English | 1.5% |
| • Other | 1.5% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| 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.
The Nqamakwe rock art site, showcasing some example of Khoisan rock art, is relatively close to the settlement.
References
- ^ "Main Place Blythswood". Census 2011.
- Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 84. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- "Blythswood Rock Art". Mnquma Local Municipality. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
| Municipalities and communities of Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape | ||
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| District seat: East London | ||
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| Mbhashe |
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| Mnquma |
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| Raymond Mhlaba |
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