ESikhawini

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ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
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ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
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ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
Coordinates: 28°53′S31°54′E / 28.883°S 31.900°E / -28.883; 31.900
Country South Africa
Province KwaZulu-Natal
District King Cetshwayo
Municipality uMhlathuze
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 African 99.8%
   Coloured 0.1%
First languages (2001)
[1]
   Zulu 98.5%
   Sesotho 0.1%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
3887

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

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "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.