Murchison, KwaZulu-Natal

Murchison is a rural community about 13 km (8.1 mi) west of Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It situated in the KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast and is governed by the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality.[2]

Murchison
Murchison
Murchison
Coordinates: 30°43′S 30°19′E
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
DistrictUgu
MunicipalityRay Nkonyeni
Area
  Total4.73 km2 (1.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total7,279
  Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African99.01%
  Coloured0.67%
  Indian/Asian0.2%
  White0.04%
  Other0.08%
First languages (2011)
  Zulu92.8%
  Xhosa2.4%
  Ndebele2.38%
  Sign language1.21%
  Other0.14%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
PO box
4250

Public Facilities

Murchison is also known for its district hospital which is government owned and serves the rural area around it like Boboyi, KwaNyandezulu and Paddock amongst other areas.[3]

N2 Route

It is situated along the N2 national road between Port Shepstone and Izingolweni. The route gives direct access to major cities such as Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and large towns such as Mthatha, Kokstad, Port Shepstone and Richards Bay.

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References

  1. https://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/506018
  2. "A Short History Of Murchison Hospital". www.kznhealth.gov.za. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  3. "Murchison Provincial Hospital". www.kznhealth.gov.za. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
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