Shigalo
| Shigalo | |
|---|---|
  Shigalo  Shigalo Shigalo (South Africa)  Shigalo Shigalo (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 22°56′1″S 30°42′53″E / 22.93361°S 30.71472°ECoordinates: 22°56′1″S 30°42′53″E / 22.93361°S 30.71472°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Vhembe |
| Municipality | Thulamela |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 6.80 km2 (2.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,670 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 99.8% |
| • Coloured | 0.1% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Tsonga | 98.3% |
| • Other | 1.7% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Shigalo is a small town on the R81 route, falling under the Thulamela Local Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
Shigalo is famed for being the birthplace of the South African potter and sculptor Noria Muelwa Mabasa.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Shigalo". Census 2011.
Municipalities and communities of Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo | ||
|---|---|---|
District seat: Thohoyandou | ||
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| Mutale | ||
| Thulamela | ||
| Makhado | ||
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