Umgababa

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
Children on the beach in Umgababa
Umgababa
Umgababa
Coordinates: 30.140°S 30.836°E / -30.140; 30.836
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
MunicipalityeThekwini
Area
 • Total2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total4,059
 • Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2001)
 • Black African99.0%
 • Coloured0.3%
 • White0.7%
First languages (2001)
 • Zulu96.2%
 • Xhosa2.1%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
PO box
4126
Area code031

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.[2] 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.[3] Currently there are plans to refurbish the area to its former glory through erections of amphitheatres and permanent performance stages.[4]

References
  1. "Main Place Umgababa". Census 2001.
  2. "First Draft Umgababa Coastal Management Plan" (PDF). durban.gov.za. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  3. "Why durbs is the place to be this summer". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  4. "Tikzn Investment Opportunities 2014" (PDF). tikzn.co.za. Retrieved 2020-02-19.


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