Makumeke | |
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  Makumeke  Makumeke | |
| 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
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
Municipalities and communities of Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo | ||
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District seat: Thohoyandou | ||
| Musina |
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| Collins Chabane | Dzimauli • Spelonken (Hlanganani) • Malamulele • Mapakoni • Mutale • Mutshikilini • Thengwe • Tshilamba | |
| Thulamela | ||
| Makhado | ||
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This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 01:39