Shakaskraal

Shakaskraal
Shakaskraal

 Shakaskraal shown within South Africa

Coordinates: 29°27′S 31°13′E / 29.450°S 31.217°ECoordinates: 29°27′S 31°13′E / 29.450°S 31.217°E
Country South Africa
Province KwaZulu-Natal
District iLembe
Municipality KwaDukuza
 • Councillor (ANC)
Area[1]
 • Total 2.19 km2 (0.85 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 3,296
 • Density 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
 • Black African 22.2%
 • Coloured 2.4%
 • Indian/Asian 74.1%
 • White 0.3%
 • Other 1.0%
First languages (2011)[1]
 • English 78.4%
 • Zulu 14.1%
 • Afrikaans 1.6%
 • Xhosa 1.6%
 • Other 4.3%
Postal code (street) 4430
PO box 4430
Area code 032

Shakaskraal is a town in Ilembe District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

The Shakaskraal Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks and easily identifiable by its expansive dome towers. Shakaskraal is central to Stanger and Ballito. Dominated by local businesses and informal traders. It is located on the R102 and can be accessed from the N2 from either direction. Main activities located in and nearby is sugar cane farming.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Main Place Shakaskraal". Census 2011.