White River, Mpumalanga

White River
Witrivier- Afrikaans
White River
A street in White River
A street in White River
White River is located in Mpumalanga
White River
White River
White River is located in South Africa
White River
White River
Coordinates: 25°19′S 31°01′E / 25.317°S 31.017°E / -25.317; 31.017
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceMpumalanga
CouncillorRowan Torr (7 August 2019–present)
MunicipalityMbombela
Area
 • Total60.55 km2 (23.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total16,639
 • Density270/km2 (710/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • White60.3%
 • Black African32.5%
 • Coloured4.3%
 • Indian/Asian2.5%
 • Other0.4%
First languages (2011)
 • Afrikaans42.2%
 • English28.7%
 • Swazi16.1%
 • Tsonga3.0%
 • Other10.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
1240
PO box
1240
Historical Seal for the White River Town Council
Colonial and aparthied era seal for the White River Village Council
White River Group Areas Map 1978
White River Group Areas Map 1978

White River (Afrikaans: Witrivier) is a small holiday and farming town situated just north of Mbombela in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The farms in the region produce tropical fruits, macadamia nuts, vegetables, flowers and timber. As of 2011, White River had a population of 16,639.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Main Place White River". Census 2011.