Murchison, KwaZulu-Natal
Murchison is a rural community about 13 km (8.1 mi) west of Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It situated in the KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast and is governed by the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality.[2]
Murchison | |
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  Murchison  Murchison | |
| Coordinates: 30°43′S 30°19′E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Ugu |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.73 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,279 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 99.01% |
| • Coloured | 0.67% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 0.04% |
| • Other | 0.08% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Zulu | 92.8% |
| • Xhosa | 2.4% |
| • Ndebele | 2.38% |
| • Sign language | 1.21% |
| • Other | 0.14% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 4250 |
Public Facilities
Murchison is also known for its district hospital which is government owned and serves the rural area around it like Boboyi, KwaNyandezulu and Oribi Flats amongst other areas.[3]
N2 Route
It is situated along the N2 national road between Port Shepstone and Izinqolweni. The route does give direct access to major cities such as Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
References
- https://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/506018
- "A Short History Of Murchison Hospital". www.kznhealth.gov.za. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- "Murchison Provincial Hospital". www.kznhealth.gov.za. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
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