| Nquthu Local Municipality | |
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| — Local municipality — | |
| Location in KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Umzinyathi District |
| Seat | Nquthu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,961.8 km2 (757.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 164,887 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (217.7/sq mi) |
| • Households | 32,169 |
| Racial makeup[2] (2007) | |
| • Black African | 99.92% |
| • White | 0.00% |
| • Coloured | 0.0% |
| • Indian or Asian | 0.08% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Municipal code | KZN242 |
Nquthu Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Umzinyathi District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Nquthu is an isiZulu name meaning "the back of the head".[3]
Isandlwana, the site of the historic Anglo-Zulu war battle which took place on 22 January 1879, is a well known tourist destination worldwide.[4]
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