uMtshezi Local Municipality (KZN234)
Geography, History & Economy
uMtshezi Local Municipality is part of uThukela District Municipality.
MDB code: KZN234
Description: uMtshezi Local Municipality is located approximately 165km north-west of Durban and 400km south-east of Johannesburg. The National Road N3 also traverses the municipality on its western portion.
uMtshezi Municipality comprises parts of the magisterial districts of Weenen and Estcourt; the informal settlements of Cornfields, Thembalihle and Mimosadale; and settlements around Weenen. Escourt is the largest commercial centre in the Midlands region. Weenen is a small agricultural town that is starting to emerge as a tourist destination.
The majority of the municipality's population is concentrated in urban and farming areas but there are a few patches of high-density settlements within the informal areas. The municipality boasts well-established industrial, commercial and residential areas, as well as rich agricultural farmlands.
Area: 1 972km²
Cities/Towns: Estcourt, Weenen
Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, manufacturing, tourism
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