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Evaton

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Evaton is a township north of Sebokeng, that's divided into three; Evaton Central, Evaton West (popularly known as "Mkhelele") and Evaton North, in the Emfuleni Local Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1904. Like other townships in the area, Evaton was affected by the violent unrest which erupted in 1984 and by 1985 a state of emergency was imposed.

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Evaton
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South Africa Gauteng#South Africa
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Country
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South Africa
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Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Gauteng
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District
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Sedibeng
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Municipality
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Emfuleni
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Main Place
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Established
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Councillor
Settlement.area_total_km2
28.37
Settlement.population_total
254678
Settlement.population_as_of
2011
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auto
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Racial makeup (2011)

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inception
1904-01-01
postal code
1985
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  • Neighbouring townships
  • Evaton Renewal Project
  • References

Evaton is a township north of Sebokeng, that's divided into three; Evaton Central, Evaton West (popularly known as "Mkhelele") and Evaton North, in the Emfuleni Local Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1904. Like other townships in the area, Evaton was affected by the violent unrest which erupted in 1984 and by 1985 a state of emergency was imposed.

Extensive information on this township is available in the book by Patrick Noonan called ''They're Burning the Churches'' (Jacana Media).

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