Craigieburn, KwaZulu-Natal

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Craigieburn
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Craigieburn
Coordinates: 30°11′31″S30°45′47″E / 30.192°S 30.763°E / -30.192; 30.763
Country South Africa
Province KwaZulu-Natal
Municipality eThekwini
Area
[1]
  Total
12.7 km2 (4.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [1]
  Total
7,574
  Density600/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
   Black African 28.1%
   Coloured 2.2%
   Indian/Asian 68.6%
   White 0.7%
  Other0.4%
First languages (2011)
[1]
   English 72.5%
   Zulu 19.4%
   Xhosa 3.7%
   Ndebele 1.0%
  Other3.3%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
4170
PO box
4170
Area code 039

Craigieburn is a small town located on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and 53 km (33 mi) south-west of Durban. [2]

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History

Originally a farm owned by a Mr. John Mackenzie, Craigieburn was site of the first sugar cane plantation south of Isipingo. [3]

Economy

Craigieburn is characterised by limited retail amenities with a few hardware and wholesale outlets in the town centre and the sole and main shopping centre near the town centre anchored by Superspar. As a result of the limited resources and infrastructure in Craigieburn, residents mostly depend on the neighbouring town of Umkomaas or slightly further to Scottburgh for water and sanitation, health, police, and other services.

Geography

Craigieburn lies just west and 10 km inland from the coastal town of Umkomaas (now renamed to eMkhomazi) on the gentle rolling hills of the South Coast and just south of the uMkhomazi River. Neighbouring communities include Magabeni to the north, Umkomaas to the east, Amahlongwa to the south and the adjoining suburb of Roseneath to the north-west.

Craigieburn comprises two distinct areas- Craigieburn proper and Naidooville. Naidooville is located separately from the main town of Craigieburn and is situated adjacent the N2. Craigieburn, along with Roseneath, Clansthal, Magabeni and Ilfracombe form part of the functional area of Umkomaas.

Education

Schools in Craigieburn include:

Transport

Craigieburn is located just off the N2 highway, which runs north-south from Durban to Port Shepstone and on the junction of Craigieburn Drive (to Umkomaas) and the P197-3 (to Umzinto and Magabeni). The main road through the town centre of Craigieburn is Calendula Avenue which runs between Craigieburn Drive and the P197-3.

Places of Worship

Churches

Temples

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Umkomaas". Census 2011.
  2. "Travel South Africa". distancecalculator.co.za. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  3. "Umkomaas history | Umkomaas information | Umkomaas tourist information". www.southcoasthappenings.co.za. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  4. "Naidoo Memorial Primary School 2020/2021 – School Direct" . Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  5. "Naidooville Primary School | Registration | Fees | Contacts". Student Portal. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  6. "Umkomaas Drift Primary School | Registration | Fees | Contacts". Student Portal. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  7. "Umkomaas Secondary School | Registration | Fees | Contacts". Student Portal. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2021-04-02.