Belfast, Mpumalanga
eMakhazeni (formerly known as Belfast) is a small town in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. It is situated in the eMakhazeni Local Municipality in the Nkangala District Municipality.
eMakhazeni
Belfast | |
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Battle of Berg-en-dal Memorial south of Belfast. | |
eMakhazeni eMakhazeni | |
| Coordinates: 25°41′S 30°1′E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emakhazeni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.82 km2 (13.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,466 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 39.9% |
| • Coloured | 4.4% |
| • Indian/Asian | 2.6% |
| • White | 52.6% |
| • Other | 0.5% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 57.1% |
| • Zulu | 12.3% |
| • Swazi | 7.6% |
| • English | 6.9% |
| • Other | 16.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 1100 |
| PO box | 1100 |
| Area code | 013 |
The town is renowned for its excellent trout fishing conditions. Sheep and dairy farming take place here as well as maize, potatoes and timber are produced. Coal and a black granite are mined around Belfast. Around 6 million tulip bulbs are produced here annually for export; the flowers are discarded. Belfast is 2,025 m above sea level and one of the coldest and highest towns in South Africa.
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