Population
In 2007, an estimated 12,117 persons lived in Kamiesberg; however, this estimate is very rough. The majority of Kamiesberg's people are coloured (mixed race).
Kharkams village represents, in many ways, the typical village in Kamiesberg: the average education level is 6.7 years; electricity reached the village in 1999; water is available in nearly every house; villagers have access to health care once a week.
Sheep and goats are kept on villager-owned land between Kamiesberg's eleven villages.
Read more about this topic: Kamiesberg Local Municipality
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