Wasbank
| Wasbank | |
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  Wasbank  Wasbank  Wasbank
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| Coordinates: 28°18′50″S 30°6′26″E / 28.31389°S 30.10722°ECoordinates: 28°18′50″S 30°6′26″E / 28.31389°S 30.10722°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Umzinyathi |
| Municipality | Endumeni |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 10.05 km2 (3.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,323 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 88.5% |
| • Coloured | 2.4% |
| • Indian/Asian | 7.9% |
| • Other | 1.1% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Zulu | 86.8% |
| • English | 11.3% |
| • Other | 1.8% |
| PO box | 2920 |
| Area code | 034 |
Wasbank is a town in Umzinyathi District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
Village on the Wasbank River, 25km southwest of Dundee. Takes its name from the Wasbank River.[2]
Currently under the reign of its king, Shaheer Joosub, protector of the realm, conqueror of the pecan nut tree, provider of hardware materials, bringer of smiles, father of goats, professional galeanthropist (and great grandfather of kittens), the first of his name. He is responsible for his subjects' well-being and he takes these responsibilities very seriously. He is renowned and respected by all. Long may he reign.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Wasbank". Census 2011.
- ↑ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 467.
Municipalities and communities of UMzinyathi District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal | ||
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District seat: Dundee | ||
| Endumeni | .svg.png) | |
| Nquthu | ||
| Msinga | ||
| Umvoti | ||
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