Umlazi River
Umlazi River is a stream in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Umlazi River is situated nearby to the suburb Merewent, as well as near Merebank.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Durban International Airport and Air Force Base Durban.
Durban International Airport
Aerodrome
Durban International Airport was the international airport of Durban from 1951 until 2010, when it was replaced by King Shaka International Airport, 60 kilometres to the north. The airport is co-located with AFB Durban. Durban International Airport is situated 2½ km west of Umlazi River.
Air Force Base Durban
Military installation
AFB Durban is an airbase of the South African Air Force, located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The runway is shared with the Durban International Airport. The airbase is at the northern end of the runway. Air Force Base Durban is situated 3 km west of Umlazi River.
Engen refinery
The Engen refinery is a crude oil refinery in Wentworth, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. It is owned by Engen Petroleum and operated from 1954 until a fire in 2020.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Isipingo and Woodlands.
Isipingo
Suburb
Isipingo is a town situated 19 kilometres south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and currently forms part of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Isipingo is situated 4 km southwest of Umlazi River.
Woodlands
Suburb
Woodlands is a southern suburb of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It lies just south of Montclair and borders Mobeni East. Woodlands is situated 5 km northwest of Umlazi River.
Montclair
Suburb
Montclair is a southern suburb of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It lies west of Clairwood and north of Woodlands. Montclair is situated 6 km north of Umlazi River.
Umlazi River
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Mlazi”, “Umlaas”, and “Umlaas River”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Ethekwini, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-29.9691° or 29° 58′ 9″ southLongitude
30.97829° or 30° 58′ 42″ eastElevation
6 metres (20 feet)Open location code
5G2G2XJH+98GeoNames ID
975465
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Satellite Map
Discover Umlazi River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Merewent and Merebank.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sand Patch and Reunion Rocks.
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