| Mkhambathini Local Municipality | |
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| — Local municipality — | |
| Location in KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | UMgungundlovu District |
| Seat | Camperdown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 915.4 km2 (353.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 46,570 |
| • Density | 50.9/km2 (131.8/sq mi) |
| • Households | 11,970 |
| Racial makeup[2] (2007) | |
| • Black African | 93.35% |
| • White | 4.39% |
| • Coloured | 0.01% |
| • Indian or Asian | 2.25% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Municipal code | KZN226 |
Mkhambathini Local Municipality is an administrative area in the UMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Mkhabathini is the isiZulu name for Table Mountain.[3]
Mkhambathini is well located in relation to Durban and Pietermaritzburg and adjoins Cato Ridge, a potential industrial node. The N3, which is identified in the Spatial Growth and Development Strategy as a provincial corridor, runs east west through the central part of the municipal area. [4]
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