Coordinates: 28°53′S 31°54′E / 28.883°S 31.900°E / -28.883; 31.900

eSikhawini

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ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni) is located in KwaZulu-Natal
ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni) is located in South Africa
ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
Coordinates: 28°53′S 31°54′E / 28.883°S 31.900°E / -28.883; 31.900
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
DistrictKing Cetshwayo
MunicipalityuMhlathuze
Area
[1]
 • Total5.90 km2 (2.28 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total32,437
 • Density5,500/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2001)
[1]
 • Black African99.8%
 • Coloured0.1%
First languages (2001)
[1]
 • Zulu98.5%
 • Sesotho0.1%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
3887

eSikhaleni popularly known as eSikhawini is a town in the King Cetshwayo District Municipality of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

eSikhaleni is located 2 km 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]

Sports facilities

  • Esikhawini H Ground
  • Esikhawini College
  • Tisand Tech High School
  • Sithole place
  • Tebugho (social work welfare)
  • Thabiso center
  • Dephini ground

Places

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place ESikhawini". Census 2001.
  2. ^ "Planning for Recreational Facilities and Open Spaces: A Case Study of ESikhawini Township at Umhlathuze Municipality, KwaZulu Natal" (PDF). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved 4 January 2014.


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