Maphumulo
Not to be confused with Mapumulo.
| Maphumulo | |
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  Maphumulo
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| Coordinates: 29°06′00″S 30°58′30″E / 29.100°S 30.975°ECoordinates: 29°06′00″S 30°58′30″E / 29.100°S 30.975°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Ilembe |
| Municipality | Maphumulo |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 5.11 km2 (1.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,246 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
Maphumulo is a town in Ilembe District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
Settlement some 42 km north-west of Stanger and 38 km south-east of Kranskop. Named after the Mapumulo Zulu people who came to live here after being driven out by Shaka; the name is said to mean ‘haven of rest’.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Sub Place Maphumulo". Census 2001.
- ↑ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 297.
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