EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, Metropolitan municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality spans 2,291 square kilometers along the Indian Ocean coast, encompassing Durban and numerous surrounding towns.
The municipality was established on December 5, 2000, through the consolidation of multiple local authorities to create an integrated administrative structure.
The region reflects a strong Zulu heritage, with 62.8 percent of residents speaking isiZulu as their primary language across urban and rural communities.
The municipality operates Africa's largest port system, processing over 31.4 million tons of cargo annually through its maritime terminals.
The area contains 97 kilometers of coastline featuring subtropical vegetation, with an elevation ranging from sea level to 426 meters.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Inception: December 5, 2000
Capital city: Durban
Elevation above the sea: 426 m
Website: https://ethekwini.gov.za
GPS coordinates: -29.86667,31.01667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:25
UShaka Marine World
2.6 km
Kings Park Stadium
4.8 km
Durban Botanic Gardens
2.4 km
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
3.9 km
Durban City Hall
1.3 km
Juma Mosque
1.1 km
North Beach
2.9 km
Durban South Africa Temple
3.7 km
Educor
3.6 km
John Ross House
1.5 km
Pigeon Valley
2.7 km
Burman Bush
5.5 km
Clairwood Shree Siva Soobramoniar Temple
5.8 km
Natal Observatory
2.5 km
The Cenotaph
1.2 km
Old Mutual Centre
1.1 km
Quadrant House
832 m
Old Fort
2 km
Statue de Dick King
1 km
Ou Bluffvuurtoring
4.7 km
Equestrian statue of Dick King
1 km
Playhouse Theatre
1.3 km
Battery Beach
3.6 km
Addington Beach
2.6 km
Anstey's Beach
6.7 km
Surrey Mansions
2.8 km
Althea Court
3 km
Enterprise Building
1.3 kmReviews
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