Makumeke | |
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Coordinates: 22°58′52″S 30°38′02″E / 22.981°S 30.634°E | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Limpopo |
District | Vhembe |
Municipality | Thulamela |
Main Place | Thohoyandou |
Area | |
• Total | 0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 1,429 |
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
Racial makeup (2011) | |
• Black African | 99.8% |
• White | 0.2% |
First languages (2011) | |
• Tsonga | 98.0% |
• Other | 2.0% |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
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.
Geography
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Makumeke suffers from high unemployment. Most of its families live below the poverty line.
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