Mapping period: | November 13th until November 27th 2015 |
Surface area: | 2.97 km2 |
Flood prone area: | 0.12 km2 (4%) |
Population (2012 census): | 26,047 |
Total number of buildings: | 4,246 |
Buildings at risk of flooding: | 323, of which 2 are school buildings. |
Description and recommendations: | Compared to the rest of the wards mapped, Temeke is minimally affected by flooding. With three quarters of the ward area having been planned, drains throughout the ward are well structured and connected, making the area exceptionally resilient and deeming it a strong example for infrastructural improvements across the city. |