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Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Winterton
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Coordinates: 28°48′48″S 29°32′10″E / 28.81333°S 29.53611°E / -28.81333; 29.53611
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
DistrictuThukela
MunicipalityOkhahlamba
Area
 • Total0.86 km (0.33 sq mi)
Population
 • Total276
 • Density320/km (830/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2022)
 • Black African18.8%
 • Coloured0.4%
 • Indian/Asian3.6%
 • White74.0%
 • Other2.2%
First languages (2022)
 • Afrikaans48.7%
 • English30.3%
 • Zulu13.9%
 • Other6.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)3340
PO box3340
Area code036

Winterton is a small town on the banks of the Tugela River in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1905 as Springfield when the Natal Government built a weir across the Little Tugela River. The town later changed its name to Winterton in honour the secretary for agriculture, HD Winter. Winterton is a small town with only a primary school. It is close to the Second Boer War battle sites of Battle of Vaal Krantz and Spioenkop.

The town is situated on the R74 between Bergville and the N3, as well as the R600 between Ladysmith and the Central Drakensberg.

Winterton also serves as an entry point to the Champagne Valley as well as the Cathedral area of the central Drakensberg, boasting well known mountain peaks such as Champagne Castle and Cathedral Peak respectively - these mountains are considered to be among the most spectacular sights in Southern Africa.

The world-famous Drakensberg Boys' Choir School is outside the town, just about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south-southwest of Winterton. The town has also grown to become a popular tourist destinations, for South Africans and foreigners alike.

References

  1. ^ "Main Place Winterton". Census 2011.
Municipalities and communities of UThukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
District seat: Ladysmith
Alfred Duma
UThukela District within South Africa
UThukela District within South Africa
Inkosi Langalibalele
Okhahlamba


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