KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa · Africa
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Newcastle is a city located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. With a population of 404,838, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Newcastle 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 Newcastle to your route.
Newcastle is the third-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is the province's industrial centre. The city has four industrial areas. The majority of its citizens reside in Newcastle East in the main townships of Madadeni and Osizweni, with the balance residing in Newcastle West (the twoRead more
sides of Newcastle are separated by the N11 road). Set at the foothills of the northern KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg Mountains, Newcastle is located in the northwest corner of the province along the Ncandu River.
Newcastle is the seat of the local municipality, and the Amajuba District Municipality. Newcastle's municipal area is 1,855 square kilometres (716 square miles), ranking Newcastle as South Africa's 15th-largest city and consists of 34 wards.
The N11 and R34 are the principal roads linking the city to the rest of South Africa.
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Newcastle is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -27.7580 latitude, 29.9318 longitude.
Newcastle has a population of approximately 404,838 people, making it a city in South Africa.
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