Hendrina
Hendrina is a settlement in Nkangala District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It was named after Hendrien. Town is 53km north-west of Ermelo, 40km west-south-west of Carolina and 53km south-east of Middelburg.
Hendrina | |
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  Hendrina  Hendrina | |
| Coordinates: 26°9′S 29°43′E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Steve Tshwete |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.28 km2 (2.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,359 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (970/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 29.2% |
| • Coloured | 1.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 1.8% |
| • White | 66.1% |
| • Other | 1.4% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 69.0% |
| • Zulu | 11.2% |
| • English | 5.8% |
| • Swazi | 2.4% |
| • Other | 11.6% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 1095 |
| PO box | 1095 |
| Area code | 013 |
History
It was founded in 1914 on the farm Grasfontein, administered by a health committee from 1919, and by a village council since 1926. It was named after Hendrina Beukes, wife of Gert Beukes, who owned the farm.[2]
Economy
Two of Eskom's largest power station's, Arnot and Hendrina, are in the area. There are also coal mines nearby. Diversified farming is practiced, including dairy, beans, potatoes, and maize.
Sources
- Erasmus, B.P.J. (1995). Op Pad in Suid-Afrika. New York: Jonathan Ball Publishers. ISBN 1-86842-026-4.
- Rosenthal, Eric (1967). Ensiklopedie van Suidelike Afrika. Cape Town/Johannesburg:Juta.
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References
- "Main Place Hendrina". Census 2011.
- "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 203.
Municipalities and communities of Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga | ||
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District seat: Middelburg | ||
| Emalahleni | .svg.png) Nkangala District within South Africa | |
| Steve Tshwete | ||
| Emakhazeni | ||
| Thembisile | ||
| Dr JS Moroka | ||
| Victor Khanye | ||
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