Harding, KwaZulu-Natal
Harding | |
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  Harding | |
| Coordinates: 30°35′S 29°53′E / 30.583°S 29.883°ECoordinates: 30°35′S 29°53′E / 30.583°S 29.883°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Ugu |
| Municipality | UMuziwabantu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.18 km2 (9.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,544 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 87.3% |
| • Coloured | 8.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 2.3% |
| • White | 1.1% |
| • Other | 0.8% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Zulu | 49.1% |
| • Xhosa | 30.0% |
| • English | 12.6% |
| • Afrikaans | 3.8% |
| • Other | 4.7% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 4680 |
| PO box | 4680 |
| Area code | 039 |
Harding is a town situated in the valley, Ugu District Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background[]
Harding was established as a military outpost following the British annexation of East Griqualand in 1874. Named after (c 1812-1874) who in 1858 became the first Chief Justice in Natal.[2] It was declared as a township in 1911.[3]
Timber and dairy farming are the main economic activities. The abandoned 122 kilometres (76 mi) narrow gauge Alfred County Railway used to serve the farming areas, linking Harding with Port Shepstone. Harding lies at the foot of the , 34 km north-west of Izingolweni and 84 km north-west of Port Shepstone.[3]:256
Administration[]
Harding is located in the uMuziwabantu Local Municipality which is located in the larger Ugu District Municipality which governs the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. It is the municipal seat of the uMuziwabantu Local Municipality which governs Harding, Weza and its surroundings.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Main Place Harding". Census 2011.
- ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 198.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Conolly, Denis (1975). The Tourist in South Africa. Travel-Guide (PTY) LTD. ASIN B0000E7XZN.
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