List of cities and towns in KwaZulu-Natal

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This is a list of cities and towns found in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. They are divided according to the districts in which they are located.

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In the case of settlements that have had their official names changed the traditional name is listed first followed by the new name.

Amajuba

Amajuba District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with Amajuba highlighted.svg
Amajuba District Municipality

eThekwini

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with eThekwini highlighted (2011).svg
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Harry Gwala

Harry Gwala District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with Harry Gwala highlighted.svg
Harry Gwala District Municipality

iLembe

iLembe District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with iLembe highlighted (2011).svg
iLembe District Municipality

Ugu

Ugu District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with Ugu highlighted.svg
Ugu District Municipality

uMgungundlovu

uMgungundlovu District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with uMgungundlovu highlighted (2011).svg
uMgungundlovu District Municipality

UMkhanyakude

UMkhanyakude District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with Umkhanyakude highlighted.svg
UMkhanyakude District Municipality

Umzinyathi

Umzinyathi District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with Umzinyathi highlighted.svg
Umzinyathi District Municipality

uThukela

UThukela District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with Uthukela highlighted.svg
UThukela District Municipality

King Cetshwayo

King Cetshwayo District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with King Cetshwayo highlighted.svg
King Cetshwayo District Municipality

Zululand

Zululand District Municipality Map of KwaZulu-Natal with Zululand highlighted.svg
Zululand District Municipality

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