Isipingo
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Location within Durban  Isipingo | |
| Coordinates: 29°59′59″S 30°56′42″E / 29.99972°S 30.94500°ECoordinates: 29°59′59″S 30°56′42″E / 29.99972°S 30.94500°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Municipality | eThekwini |
| Main Place | Durban |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 30,193 |
| • Density | 2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 40.6% |
| • Coloured | 1.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 56.95% |
| • White | 0.25% |
| • Other | 0.7% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • English | 59.3% |
| • Zulu | 32.8% |
| • Xhosa | 4.5% |
| • Afrikaans | 0.9% |
| • Sotho | 0.85% |
| Postal code (street) | 4133 |
| PO box | 4110 |
Isipingo is a town situated 19 km south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was previously a predominantly Indian area but currently forms part of eThekwini Metro. The town is named after the Siphingo River, which in turn is thought to be named (in isiZulu) for the intertwining cat-thorn shrubs (Scutia myrtina) present in the area, or the river's winding course.[2] The town comprises Isipingo Rail, Isipingo Hills, Lotus Park, Orient Hills, Malakazi and Isipingo Beach, a seaside township built on a high ridge of sand at the mouth of the Siphingo River.
The area has fine beaches and is regularly frequented by fishermen, especially during the sardine run. The town itself has a primary school, library and is close to major shopping centres. A main road connects the town to the M4 highway which provides easy access to Durban city. Isipingo Beach adjoins a major industrial area, Prospecton, which is the location of one of South Africa's largest automobile assembly plants, that of Toyota. The facility, covering almost 9 square kilometers, is a place of employment for many Isipingo residents. Isipingo Secondary is the local high school.
The populace is predominantly of Indian origin, and the town houses Muslim mosques and a Hindu temple.
Neighbouring suburbs include Amanzimtoti and Umlazi, and the disused Durban International Airport is situated on the fringes of Isipingo Beach. In South African history, Isipingo is known for the area where Dick King is buried.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sum of the Sub Places Isipingo Beach, Isipingo Hills, Isipingo Rail and Lotus Park from Census 2011.
- ↑ Raper, P.E. (2004). South African place names. Jonathan Ball, Jhb and Cape Town. p. 155. ISBN 1-86842-190-2.