Mahlabatini
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 Mahlabatini
Mahlabatini shown within KwaZulu-Natal |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Zululand |
| Municipality | Ulundi |
| Established | {{#property:P571}} |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 8.94 km2 (3.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,511 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 98.4% |
| • Coloured | 0.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 0.6% |
| • Other | 0.2% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Zulu | 96.7% |
| • Other | 3.3% |
| PO box | 3865 |
| Area code | 035 |
Mahlabatini is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1898 by the British.
Village 48 km south-west of Nongoma. Established as a Norwegian mission station, it became the seat of magistracy of the Mahlabatini district. The name is Zulu, said to mean ‘country of white, sandy soil’. Known locally as Mashona, situated on the Mashona Engashoni Ridge.[2]
Neighbouring localities include Ulundi (10 km); Melmoth (47 km); Nongoma (47 km); Hlabisa (50 km).[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Zululand District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
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District seat: Ulundi
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