Magudu
| Magudu | |
|---|---|
  Magudu
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| Coordinates: 25°53′53″S 31°43′26″E / 25.898°S 31.724°ECoordinates: 25°53′53″S 31°43′26″E / 25.898°S 31.724°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 5.19 km2 (2.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,002 |
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 99.6% |
| • Coloured | 0.2% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Swazi | 95.6% |
| • Tsonga | 2.6% |
| • Other | 1.8% |
| PO box | 3160 |
| Area code | 034 |
Magudu is a town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.
Formerly known as Magut, it was named after a Zulu chief. Said to mean ‘enchanted’.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Magudu". Census 2011.
- ↑ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 291.
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