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Glen Cowie
Glen Cowie
	Glen Cowie Glen Cowie
	Coordinates: 24°50′24″S 29°48′14″E / 24.840°S 29.804°E
Country	South Africa
Province	Limpopo
District	Sekhukhune
Municipality	Makhuduthamaga
Area
• Total	4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	7,966
• Density	1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
• Black African	99.6%
• Coloured	0.1%
• White	0.1%
• Other	0.2%
First languages (2011)
• Northern Sotho	92.0%
• Zulu	1.8%
• Swazi	1.8%
• Other	4.4%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
PO box	1061
Area code	013

Glen Cowie is a Roman Catholic Mission located in Ga-Moloi under Kwena Madihlaba Sekhukhune District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It is bordered to the west by Phokwane, to the east by Jane Furse; to the south by Ga-Malaka.

Cultural Aspects

The population of Glen Cowie predominantly speaks Northern Sotho, reflecting the region's cultural heritage. Traditional practices and community events are integral to the locality's social fabric. Although the village falls under the Makhuduthamaga Municipality, there is a recognised local chief, (Kgoši) Mr S Madihlaba.

Education

Glen Cowie hosts several educational institutions that serve the community in and around the Glen Cowie area:

Hlabje Primary School - a primary school (Grade 1 to 7) located in Morgenzon, New Stands, Glen Cowie.
Mapalagadi Primary Project School - a primary technical primary school (Grade 1 to 7) established in 1993.
Glen Cowie Secondary Shool - a public secondary school offering education from grades 8 to 12, situated at the Glen Cowie Catholic Mission.
Mabodibeng Secondary School - a public secondary school located in the Ga Moloi area of Glen Cowie, serving the local community.
Ponti Secondary School - situated in the heart of Glen Cowie.
Mabodibeng Secondary School
Legaletlwa Secondary School
Matshumane Secondary School
Mpelegend Primary School
Mphele A Mphele Secondary School
Phiriagare Secondary School
Photo Primary School
Tlame Primary School

Economic Activities

The economy of Glen Cowie is primarily based on local agriculture and small-scale trading. The community engages in farming activities, contributing to the local economy and sustenance of the residents.

Health facilities

St. Rita's Hospital
St Rita's Clinic

Besides the public hospitals mentioned above, the village is also served by a variety of private health practitioners.

Transportation and Accessibility

Glen Cowie is accessible via regional roads (the R579) connecting it to neighbouring towns such as Jane Furse and Phokwane. The locality's infrastructure supports basic transportation needs, facilitating movement for residents and visitors.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Main Place Glen Cowie". Census 2011.

Other Sources

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[census2011-1] "Main Place Glen Cowie". Census 2011.

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