Umgababa

Umgababa

Children on the beach in Umgababa
Umgababa
Umgababa
Umgababa

 Umgababa shown within KwaZulu-Natal

Coordinates: 30°08′24″S 30°50′10″E / 30.140°S 30.836°E / -30.140; 30.836Coordinates: 30°08′24″S 30°50′10″E / 30.140°S 30.836°E / -30.140; 30.836
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%
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. The name is derived from an ancient feud between the Luthuli tribe who used to live in the valley. Litchis are produced in this region. There once was a large titanium mine here but it closed due to serious sea pollution. In the few years it has grown from rural area into a semi-vacation place, number of people are moving to the lovely place to enjoy the true beauty of nature. The area now hosts the annually biggest year-end event consisting many popular South African musicians on New Year's Eve.

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