How old is Delmas

Delmas was laid out in 1907 on the farm Witklip (Afrikaans for White Stone). It has been administered by a town council since 1965. Delmas was named by the Frenchman Frank Campbell Dumat, former owner of Witklip, after his grandfather’s farm in France. It was derived from the French de la mas, meaning ‘small farm’.

How old is Delmas

History. The town was laid out in 1907 on the farm Witklip (Afrikaans for White Stone) and has been administered by a town council since 1965.

What is the history of Delmas?

The town originated out of a farm called Witklip or White Stone in 1907. Witklip farm was owned by Frank Dumat who was later on to name the town De le mas, derived from the French de la mas which means ‘small farm’. The town is connected by two main roads, the R555 and the R50.

Is Delmas a city or suburb?

Delmas is a town located in the Mpumalanga Province which is primarily a farming community. The town was established in 1907 after it was found to have rich agricultural land and was established on the farm Witklip.

Which province is Delmas fall under?

Victor Khanye Local Municipality (formerly Delmas Local Municipality) is located in the Nkangala District Municipality of Mpumalanga province, South Africa. The seat of Delmas Local Municipality is Delmas.

What region is Mpumalanga?

Mpumalanga, formerly (1994–95) Eastern Transvaal, province, northeastern South Africa. It is bounded by Limpopo province to the north, Mozambique and Swaziland to the east, the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Free State to the south, and Gauteng province to the west.