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Isiqunga

Quick Fact ......
  • 6,939

  • 1,460

  • 5,7%

  • 18%

  • 86,9%

  • 3%

Isiqunga is a Zulu word derived from the name of the grass found on the mountains and near rivers. It is said that this grass is manly used in funerals to chase away evil spirits. (GPS coordinates: 30.5278 S, 30.5719 E).

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Key Statistics 2011

Characteristics
Total population6,939
Young (0-14)35,4%
Working Age (15-64)59,9%
Elderly (65+)4,8%
Dependency ratio67,1
Sex ratio87,7
Population density615 persons/km2
No schooling aged 20+6,8%
Higher education aged 20+5,7%
Matric aged 20+25,2%
Number of households1,460
Average household size4,7
Female headed households52,9%
Formal dwellings72,7%
Housing owned/paying off77%
Flush toilet connected to sewerage3%
Weekly refuse removal1%
Piped water inside dwelling18%
Electricity for lighting86,9%

Place names

Umzumbe Municipality