Makumeke

Makumeke (Xitsonga, "one who is found") is a small village in the Thulamela local municipality, approximately 9 km (5.59 miles) from Malamlele Township in northern South Africa.

Makumeke
CountrySouth Africa
DistrictVhembe
MunicipalityThulamela

Geography

Makumeke is near or on five rivers: the large Rivhubye River, the intermittent river Ngholombi and rivulets Sanavi, Hiatsatindyelo and Mthiwari. The latter three flow through the community's north side.

Demographics

Makumeke has a population of 1429 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

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

Makumeke suffers from high unemployment. Most of its families live below the poverty line.

References
  1. "Census 2011: Main Place: Makumeke". census2011.adrianfrith.com.


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