Makumeke

Makumeke
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Coordinates: 22.981°S 30.634°E / -22.981; 30.634
Country	South Africa
Province	Limpopo
District	Vhembe
Municipality	Thulamela
Main Place	Thohoyandou
Area [1]
• Total	0.99 km^2 (0.38 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	1,429
• Density	1,400/km^2 (3,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011) [1]
• Black African	99.8%
• White	0.2%
First languages (2011) [1]
• Tsonga	98.0%
• Other	2.0%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)

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.

Geography

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

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

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. "Main Place Makwarela". Census 2011.