Umgababa
| Umgababa | |
|---|---|
 Children on the beach in Umgababa | |
  Umgababa  Umgababa Umgababa (South Africa)  Umgababa Umgababa (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 30°08′24″S 30°50′10″E / 30.140°S 30.836°ECoordinates: 30°08′24″S 30°50′10″E / 30.140°S 30.836°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Municipality | eThekwini |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,059 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001)[1] | |
| • Black African | 99.0% |
| • Coloured | 0.3% |
| • White | 0.7% |
| First languages (2001)[1] | |
| • Zulu | 96.2% |
| • Xhosa | 2.1% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 4126 |
| Area code | 031 |
Umgababa is a rural community area with a large market place for tourists in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It forms part of eThekwini. The Umgababa River (originally "Umkababa", which means "my father's wife") enters the ocean at Umgababa. Its origin is at an elevation of 51 meters above sea level.
Umgababa River is also known as Umtateni River. The name is derived from an ancient Zulu Chief Luthuli who used to live in the valley. The Chief of uMgababa is Phathisizwe Philbert Luthuli. Litchis are produced in this region.
There once was a large titanium mine here but it closed due to serious sea pollution. In a few years it has grown from a rural area into a semi-vacation place. A number of people are moving to the lovely place to enjoy the true beauty of nature.
The area now hosts the biggest annual year-end event consisting of many popular South African musicians on New Year's Eve. Currently there are plans to refurbish the area to its former glory through erections of amphitheatres and permanent performance stages.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Umgababa". Census 2001.