Makumeke

Makumeke (Xitsonga, "one who is found") is a small village in the Thulamela local municipality, approximately 9 km (5.6 miles) from Malamlele Township in northern South Africa.

Makumeke
Makumeke is located in Limpopo
Makumeke
Makumeke
Makumeke is located in South Africa
Makumeke
Makumeke
Coordinates: 22.981°S 30.634°E / -22.981; 30.634
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceLimpopo
DistrictVhembe
MunicipalityThulamela
Main PlaceThohoyandou
Area
[1]
 • Total0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,429
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African99.8%
 • White0.2%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • Tsonga98.0%
 • Other2.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)

Geography

Makumeke is near or on five rivers: the large Rivhubye River, the intermittent river Ngholombi and rivulets Sanavi, Hlantswatindyelo and Mitlhwari. The latter three flow through the community's north side.

Demographics

Makumeke has a population of 1,429 people based on the 2011 census.[1] The population is made up of 804 Females and 625 males. 99.79% of the population are Black African and 0.21% are white. The main language spoken here is Xitsonga.

Facilities

Makumeke consists of residences, a primary school, a daycare, a general store, a cafe and several spaza shops. The village has running water and electricity.

Economy

Makumeke suffers from high unemployment. Most of its families live below the poverty line.

References
  1. "Main Place Makwarela". Census 2011.
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