Shaka's Rock
Shaka's Rock is a town on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Shaka's Rock | |
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| Coordinates: 29°30′49″S 31°13′50″E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | iLembe |
| Municipality | KwaDukuza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 658 |
| • Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 19.0% |
| • Coloured | 0.2% |
| • Indian/Asian | 2.7% |
| • White | 77.8% |
| • Other | 0.3% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • English | 68.1% |
| • Afrikaans | 14.9% |
| • Zulu | 11.9% |
| • Other | 5.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Shaka's Rock is a small residential village 40 km (25 mi) from Durban. Its name comes from a promontory over which the Zulu chief Shaka is said to have thrown his enemies and to have tested his men by daring them to jump to their deaths.[2]
Shaka's Rock is a popular holiday destination, situated between Salt Rock and Ballito on the Dolphin Coast. Shaka's Rock Beach Tidal Pool is protected and well known for snorkelling, with a wide variety of fish, corals and other sealife.
References
- "Sub Place Shaka's Rock". Census 2011.
- "Shaka's Rock, KwaZulu-Natal". SA Travel Directory. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
Municipalities and communities of ILembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal | ||
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District seat: KwaDukuza (Stanger) | ||
| Mandeni | .svg.png) ILembe District within South Africa | |
| KwaDukuza | ||
| Ndwedwe | ||
| Maphumulo | ||
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