eSikhawini
| ESikhawini | |
|---|---|
  ESikhawini
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| Coordinates: 28°53′S 31°54′E / 28.883°S 31.900°ECoordinates: 28°53′S 31°54′E / 28.883°S 31.900°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Uthungulu |
| Municipality | uMhlathuze |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 5.90 km2 (2.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 32,437 |
| • Density | 5,500/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001)[1] | |
| • Black African | 99.8% |
| • Coloured | 0.1% |
| First languages (2001)[1] | |
| • Zulu | 98.5% |
eSikhawini is a city in Uthungulu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
eSikhawini is located 2km off the N2 route. Richards Bay and Empangeni are closest towns, being both located 15-20 km away. It was established in 1976 as a black township consisting of middle income residents.[2] On 2 August 1992, eleven people in the township were killed by unknown assailants.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Main Place ESikhawini". Census 2001.
- ↑ "Planning for Recreational Facilities and Open Spaces: A Case Study of ESikhawini Township at Umhlathuze Municipality, KwaZulu Natal". University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ↑ "Eleven people are killed in Esikhawini township". South African History Online. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
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