Izingolweni
eZinqoleni | |
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  Izingolweni  Izingolweni | |
| Coordinates: 30°46′30″S 30°07′37″E / 30.775°S 30.127°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Ugu |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.43 km2 (2.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 5,294 |
| • Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 100.0% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Zulu | 97.7% |
| • Other | 2.3% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 4260 |
| Area code | 039 |
Izingolweni or eZinqoleni is a town in Ugu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It was founded in the 1870s as a police and administration post. The name comes from the Zulu language word for "place with very shallow holes." Izingolweni also consists of a school called Izingolweni Primary which is rumored that it was built by the community. This very school is the center of excellence in the place. It is very exceptional and produces very fine learners each year.
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Izinqolweni". Census 2011.