Umhlanga
Umhlanga, meaning "place of reeds", is a town of 24,000 people on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Although it takes on the character of a Durban exurb, its significant growth due in part to its proximity to King Shaka International Airport and tourism potential has resulted in it becoming a new economic hub for Durban.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of 129 metres (423 feet)
- Also known as“Umhalnga Rocks”“Umhlanga Rocks”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Durban South Africa Temple.
Durban South Africa Temple
Church
The Durban South Africa Temple is a temple…
Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse
Lighthouse
The uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse was completed in 1954… Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse is situated 2½ km southeast of Umhlanga.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Lucia and Phoenix.
Umhlanga
- Location
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Latitude
-29.71667° or 29° 43′ south
Longitude
31.06667° or 31° 4′ east
Open location code
5G2H73M8+8M
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Garden Court Umhlanga and Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch.
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