Kumalo North

Kumalo North is a locality in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and has an elevation of 1,346 metres. Kumalo North is situated nearby to the suburb Parklands, as well as near the locality Paddonhurst.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and Bulawayo Athletic Club.

Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe

Museum

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The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Leopold Takawira Avenue. Designed by architect James Whalley, the museum officially opened in 1964, the museum contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world. Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is situated 2½ km southwest of Kumalo North.

Bulawayo Athletic Club

Sports venue

Bulawayo Athletic Club is a sports club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The Bulawayo Athletic Club Ground is a 12,000-capacity stadium. Bulawayo Athletic Club is situated 3½ km southwest of Kumalo North.

The Cenotaph

Memorial

The Cenotaph is a war memorial in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, commemorating personnel who died in the world wars and subsequent conflicts. Located in the gardens of the Bulawayo Post Office, it was dedicated "To Our Glorious Dead" in 1921, but was later unveiled by Edward, Prince of Wales in 1925. The Cenotaph is situated 3½ km west of Kumalo North.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bulawayo and Makokoba.

Bulawayo

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Bulawayo is a relaxed, elegant industrial city with wide tree-lined boulevards, in western Zimbabwe. Several World Heritage sites, including historic monuments from the precolonial era and national parks, are within an hour's drive from Bulawayo, making it a great tourist destination.

Makokoba

Suburb

Makhokhoba is a suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was the first black African township in the city. The suburb is named after the actions of Mr Fallon, the Native Commissioner, who used walk around with a stick. Makokoba is situated 4½ km west of Kumalo North.

Bradfield

Suburb

Bradfield is a neighbourhood in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bradfield is situated 4½ km southwest of Kumalo North.

Kumalo North

Type: Locality
Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude

-20.14333° or 20° 8′ 36″ south

Longitude

28.61611° or 28° 36′ 58″ east

Elevation

1,346 metres (4,416 feet)

Open location code

5GFCVJ48+MC

GeoNames ID

1106024

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Localities in the Area

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