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Makumeke

Coordinates: 22°58′52″S 30°38′02″E / 22.981°S 30.634°E / -22.981; 30.634
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Makumeke
Makumeke is located in Limpopo
Makumeke
Makumeke
Makumeke is located in South Africa
Makumeke
Makumeke
Coordinates: 22°58′52″S 30°38′02″E / 22.981°S 30.634°E / -22.981; 30.634
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceLimpopo
DistrictVhembe
MunicipalityThulamela
Main PlaceThohoyandou
Area
 • Total0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,429
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African99.8%
 • White0.2%
First languages (2011)
 • Tsonga98.0%
 • Other2.0%
Time zoneUTC+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

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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

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Main Place Makwarela". Census 2011.