Langa, Cape Town, South Africa
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:neighborhood
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| gptkbp:borders |
gptkb:Nyanga
Mfuleni Guguletu |
| gptkbp:climate |
Mediterranean climate
|
| gptkbp:community |
diverse population
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
hosts community events and festivals.
features local art and crafts. home to traditional Xhosa ceremonies. influenced by Xhosa culture. known for its vibrant music scene. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
historical significance during apartheid
|
| gptkbp:demographics |
low-income households
youth population high unemployment rate predominantly Black community |
| gptkbp:economy |
small businesses
informal trading |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Langa_Primary_School
gptkb:Langa_High_School |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1927
|
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Langa_Arts_Festival
gptkb:Langa_Jazz_Festival Langa Heritage Day |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Langa_Stadium
Langa Market |
| gptkbp:government |
part of City of Cape Town municipality
|
| gptkbp:history |
named after the Xhosa word for 'the place of the people'.
developed as a result of the Group Areas Act. home to many political activists. site of significant protests during apartheid. originally a residential area for Black South Africans |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Langa, Cape Town, South Africa
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| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Langa_Community_Centre
gptkb:Langa_Sports_Complex gptkb:Langa_Cultural_Centre gptkb:Langa_Railway_Station gptkb:Langa_Township_Museum |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Cape_Town
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
township culture
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Western_Cape
|
| gptkbp:population |
approximately 30,000
|
| gptkbp:social_issues |
deals with health care access.
experiences crime rates. faces challenges in education. has community development programs. struggles with poverty. |
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:commuter_rail
My Ci Ti bus service access to N2 highway close to Cape Town International Airport |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Brenda_Fassie
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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