Umkomaas
Umkomaas, also known by its official name eMkhomazi, is a small coastal town on the subtropical South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa was formed when a harbour was built in 1861 to export sugar.
- Town with about 20,400 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 40 metres (130 feet)
- …is also known as “eMkhomazi”
- Description: Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Places of Interest
Highlights include Umkomazi River.
Umkomazi River
River
The uMkhomazi River is a river in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Amandawe and Craigieburn.
Craigieburn
Suburb
Craigieburn is a small town located on the South Coast… Craigieburn is situated 3 km west of Umkomaas.
Magabeni
Suburb
Magabeni is a small township in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Magabeni is situated 5 km northwest of Umkomaas.
Umkomaas
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Latitude
-30.20639° or 30° 12′ 23″ south
Longitude
30.79611° or 30° 47′ 46″ east
UN/LOCODE
ZA UMK
Open location code
4GXGQQVW+CC
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=town
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Umkomaas” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Margate Coach Umkomaas Stop and Blue Ocean Dive Resort Aliwal Shoal.
KwaZulu-Natal: Highlights
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