Sanctor
History and origin of its name
Bethelsdorp Ext. 14. received its concocted name because of its proximity to the previous ‘Wild Bird Sanctuary’ which was also known as Varsvlei.
Sanctor Today
According to the latest census, Census 2011, 3217 people reside in Sanctor area. The demographics are as follows:
| Race | Number | Percentage (%) |
| Coloured | 2962 | 92.07 |
| Black African | 97 | 3.02 |
| Indian/Asian | 19 | 0.59 |
| White | 1 | 0.03 |
| Other | 138 | 4.29 |
| Gender | Number | Percentage (%) |
| Female | 1713 | 53 |
| Male | 1504 | 47 |
Notable Persons
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References
Census 2011, S., 2011. StasSA. [Online] Available at: https://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/299006002 [Accessed 03 March 2017].
Meyer, H. E., 1976. Port Elizabeth- Names of streets and Townships. Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth City Libraries.
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Last Updated: April 2018
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