Mtwalume River

The Mtwalume River is in , South Africa. The river arises near Highflats, and has the tributaries Mgeni and Quhu.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ifafa Beach and Bazley.

Suburb
is a small coastal town situated in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. It is situated on the lagoon of the Fafa River mouth. The river's name is derived from the Zulu word "iFafa" which means sparkling. is situated 3½ km northeast of Mtwalume River.

Suburb
or Beach is a residential beach town along the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, south of . It was named after John , an engineer and Byrne Settler whose son William successfully opened the Mzimkulu River mouth for shipping in the 1880s, at the place now known as . is situated 7 km northeast of Mtwalume River.

Mtwalume River

Latitude
-30.48856° or 30° 29′ 19″ south
Longitude
30.63327° or 30° 37′ 60″ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
4GXGGJ6M+H8
Geo­Names ID
972771
Wiki­data ID
Q28456691
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In Other Languages

From Irish to Welsh—“Mtwalume River” goes by many names.
  • Irish: Abhainn Mtwalume
  • Welsh: Afon Mtwalume

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mthwalume and Elysium.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bazley and Wades.

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