Ifafa Beach

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Ifafa Beach
Ifafa Beach
 Ifafa Beach shown within South Africa
Coordinates: 30°27′S 30°39′E / 30.450°S 30.650°E / -30.450; 30.650Coordinates: 30°27′S 30°39′E / 30.450°S 30.650°E / -30.450; 30.650
Country South Africa
Province KwaZulu-Natal
District Ugu
Municipality Umdoni
Area[1]
  Total 0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 133
  Density 230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
  Black African 33.6%
  Coloured 47.8%
  White 15.7%
  Other 3.0%
First languages (2011)[1]
  English 62.1%
  Zulu 25.0%
  Afrikaans 9.1%
  Xhosa 3.0%
  Other 0.8%
PO box 4185
Area code 039

Ifafa Beach is a small coastal resort on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It is situated on the lagoon of the Fafa River mouth. The river's name is derived from the Zulu word "iFafa" which means (sparkling).

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Main Place Ifafa Beach". Census 2011. 
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