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Manguzi

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa · Africa

About Manguzi

Manguzi is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ponta d'Ouro, 21km from Ponta do Ouro.

Manguzi is a town located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. With a population of 5,534, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Manguzi sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Manguzi to your route.

About Manguzi

kwaNgwanase, also known as Kosi Bay Town, is a small town in Umkhanyakude District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It is located some 15 km south of the Mozambique–South Africa border, and is situated near Kosi Bay. KwaNgwanase is located within the traditional territory of the Tembe

Read more people, known as EManguzi, which represents the historical homeland of the Tembe. The town serves as an administrative and commercial hub for the Tembe Tribal Authority and is associated with the Ngwanase Tembe royal household. The area developed as the central settlement for the Tembe people after their migration from the Tembe Kingdom region near Delagoa Bay (now Maputo Bay, Mozambique) during the 18th century.

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Where is Manguzi located?

Manguzi is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -26.9910 latitude, 32.7510 longitude.

What is the population of Manguzi?

Manguzi has a population of approximately 5,534 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
5,534
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
KwaZulu-Natal
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.9910, 32.7510

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Manguzi

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

beach

Ponta do Ouro

A sand-road beach town in Mozambique's far south just over the border from KwaZulu-Natal, known for wild dolphin swims and offshore reef diving. Access from South Africa needs a 4x4 through deep sand.

21 km · about 25 min drive

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