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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.
Makumeke | |
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  Makumeke  Makumeke | |
| Coordinates: 22°58′52″S 30°38′02″E / 22.981°S 30.634°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Vhembe |
| Municipality | Thulamela |
| Main Place | Thohoyandou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,429 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 99.8% |
| • White | 0.2% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Tsonga | 98.0% |
| • Other | 2.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Geography edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Makumeke suffers from high unemployment. Most of its families live below the poverty line.
References edit
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