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{{Infobox settlement
'''Mtunzini''' (Um-tin-zee-knee) is a small coastal town that is situated almost exactly halfway along ]'s coastline in ] approximately 140 km north of ]. The name is an ] meaning ''place in the shade.''
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| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/589132 |title = Main Place Mtunzini |work=Census 2011}} </ref>
| area_total_km2 = 10.43
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| population_total = 2199
| population_as_of = 2011
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| demographics_type1 = Racial makeup (2011)
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| demographics1_info1 = 25.1%
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| demographics1_info2 = 1.2%
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'''Mtunzini''' (]: ''eMthunzini'', from ''umthunzi'' meaning "a place in the shade"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zulu.org.za/destinations/zululand/mtunzini|title=Zululand {{!}} Mtunzini|website=www.zulu.org.za|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref>) is a small coastal town that is situated almost exactly halfway along ]'s coastline in ] approximately 140&nbsp;km north of ]. In 2011, the town's population was 2,199.<ref>. ''Census 2011''</ref>


== Name ==
After the breakup of the ] kingdom after the ], Sir Garnet Wolseley created 13 'kinglets' - with two strategically located as buffer zones between ] and ]. One of these kinglets was ] who used Mtunzini as his capital.
The name is a word in the ] meaning ''place in the shade.''


== History ==
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After the breakup of the ] after the ], ] created 13 'kinglets' - with two strategically located as buffer zones between ] and ]. One of these kinglets was ] who used Mtunzini as his capital.
In 1948, 9 square kilometres of dune forests, lakes and lagoon at Mtunzini was proclaimed a nature reserve known as the ]. This area falls under the protection of the ] (previously known as Natal Parks Board).
The Umlalazi Lagoon is a popular tourist attraction for watersports enthusiasts and fisherman alike. Recreational and commercial ski-boat boat fisherman also launch their boats in the lagoon and they then head for the ] via the mouth of the Umlalazi River.


In 1948, 9 square kilometres of dune forests, lakes and lagoon at Mtunzini was proclaimed a nature reserve known as the ]. This area falls under the protection of the ] (previously known as Natal Parks Board). The Umlalazi Lagoon is a popular tourist attraction for watersports enthusiasts and fishermen alike. Recreational and commercial ski-boat fishermen also launch their boats in the lagoon to head for the ] via the mouth of the Umlalazi River.
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Mtunzini is a bird watchers paradise and is renowned as one of the few places where South Africa's rarest bird of prey, the ], is found. These birds feed on the fruit of the ] which produces its fruit once every twenty years before dying. Visitors can enjoy a walk through the lush vegetation at the Rafia Palm Monument, which features a raised boardwalk that meanders through to the magnificent palms.


In 2002, Mtunzini became a landing point for the ] state of the art ] ], linking ] to the West with Saint Paul (]), Baie Jacotet (]), Cochin (]) and ] (]).
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Mtunzini boasts, among other attractions, pristeen beaches, a 9 hole golf course at the Mtunzini Country Club, the Tradewinds Hotel, numerous Bed-and-Breakfast establishments as well as a range of camping, caravanning and other self contained holiday accommodations. Be warned, the beach is NOT protected by shark nets due to Mtunzini's proximity to a shark breeding ground populated by ] as well as many others. This fact notwithstanding, the waves at Mtunzini are described by surfers as being some of the better ones to surf on the North Coast.


In 2002 Mtunzini became a landing point for the ] state of the art ] ], linking ] to the West with Saint Paul (]), Baie Jacotet (]), Cochin (]) and ] (]). In 2009, Mtunzini became a landing point for the ] cable, and in 2010 Mtunzini became the landing point for the ] cable.


== Tourism ==
Mtunzini is a bird watchers paradise and is renowned as one of the few places where one of South Africa's rarest birds of prey, the ], is found. These birds feed on the fruit of the ] which produces its fruit once every twenty years before dying. Visitors can enjoy a walk through the lush vegetation at the Rafia Palm Monument, which features a raised boardwalk that meanders through to the magnificent palms.

Mtunzini boasts, among other attractions, pristine beaches, a 9-hole golf course at the Mtunzini Country Club, AA-Event and Guest House,<ref></ref> numerous bed-and-breakfast establishments as well as a range of camping, caravanning and other self-contained holiday accommodations. The beach is '''not''' protected by shark nets due to Mtunzini's proximity to a shark breeding ground populated by ] as well as many others. This fact notwithstanding, the waves at Mtunzini are described by surfers as being some of the better ones to surf on the North Coast.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Umlalazi-lagoon.jpg|Umlalazi Lagoon at dusk
Image:mtunzini-beach.jpg|Mtunzini Beach
File:Anaciaeschna triangulifera.jpg|'']''
</gallery>
==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:32, 9 May 2023

Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Mtunzini
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Coordinates: 28°57′S 31°45′E / 28.950°S 31.750°E / -28.950; 31.750
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
DistrictKing Cetshwayo
MunicipalityuMlalazi
Area
 • Total10.43 km (4.03 sq mi)
Population
 • Total2,199
 • Density210/km (550/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African25.1%
 • Coloured1.2%
 • Indian/Asian1.3%
 • White72.0%
 • Other0.4%
First languages (2011)
 • English48.9%
 • Afrikaans33.5%
 • Zulu14.6%
 • Other2.9%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
PO box3867
Area code035

Mtunzini (Zulu: eMthunzini, from umthunzi meaning "a place in the shade") is a small coastal town that is situated almost exactly halfway along KwaZulu-Natal's coastline in South Africa approximately 140 km north of Durban. In 2011, the town's population was 2,199.

Name

The name is a word in the Zulu language meaning place in the shade.

History

After the breakup of the Zulu Kingdom after the Anglo-Zulu War, Sir Garnet Wolseley created 13 'kinglets' - with two strategically located as buffer zones between Port Natal and Zululand. One of these kinglets was John Dunn who used Mtunzini as his capital.

In 1948, 9 square kilometres of dune forests, lakes and lagoon at Mtunzini was proclaimed a nature reserve known as the Umlalazi Nature Reserve. This area falls under the protection of the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (previously known as Natal Parks Board). The Umlalazi Lagoon is a popular tourist attraction for watersports enthusiasts and fishermen alike. Recreational and commercial ski-boat fishermen also launch their boats in the lagoon to head for the Indian Ocean via the mouth of the Umlalazi River.

In 2002, Mtunzini became a landing point for the SAFE state of the art Optical fiber Submarine communications cable, linking Melkbosstrand to the West with Saint Paul (Réunion), Baie Jacotet (Mauritius), Cochin (India) and Penang (Malaysia).

In 2009, Mtunzini became a landing point for the SEACOM cable, and in 2010 Mtunzini became the landing point for the EASSy cable.

Tourism

Mtunzini is a bird watchers paradise and is renowned as one of the few places where one of South Africa's rarest birds of prey, the palm-nut vulture, is found. These birds feed on the fruit of the rafia palm which produces its fruit once every twenty years before dying. Visitors can enjoy a walk through the lush vegetation at the Rafia Palm Monument, which features a raised boardwalk that meanders through to the magnificent palms.

Mtunzini boasts, among other attractions, pristine beaches, a 9-hole golf course at the Mtunzini Country Club, AA-Event and Guest House, numerous bed-and-breakfast establishments as well as a range of camping, caravanning and other self-contained holiday accommodations. The beach is not protected by shark nets due to Mtunzini's proximity to a shark breeding ground populated by Zambezi sharks as well as many others. This fact notwithstanding, the waves at Mtunzini are described by surfers as being some of the better ones to surf on the North Coast.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ "Main Place Mtunzini". Census 2011.
  2. "Zululand | Mtunzini". www.zulu.org.za. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  3. Main Place Mtunzini. Census 2011
  4. aa-events.co.za

External links

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District seat: Richards Bay
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