ESikhawini explained

ESikhawini (somewhere between Richards bay and empangeni)
Pushpin Map:South Africa KwaZulu-Natal#South Africa
Coordinates:-28.8833°N 85°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Africa
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:KwaZulu-Natal
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:King Cetshwayo
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:uMhlathuze
Subdivision Type4:Main Place
Established Title:Established
Leader Title:Councillor
Area Total Km2:5.90
Population Total:32437
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Racial makeup (2001)
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Info1:99.8%
Demographics1 Title2:Coloured
Demographics1 Info2:0.1%
Demographics1 Title3:Indian/Asian
Demographics1 Title4:White
Demographics1 Title5:Other
Demographics Type2:First languages (2001)
Demographics2 Title1:Zulu
Demographics2 Info1:98.5%
Demographics2 Title2:Sesotho
Demographics2 Info2:0.1%
Demographics2 Title5:Other
Timezone1:SAST
Utc Offset1:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code (street)
Postal Code:3887
Postal2 Code Type:PO box
Area Code Type:Area code

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

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.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Planning for Recreational Facilities and Open Spaces: A Case Study of ESikhawini Township at Umhlathuze Municipality, KwaZulu Natal. University of KwaZulu-Natal. 4 January 2014.