Ulundi
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Ulundi
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Zululand |
| Municipality | Ulundi |
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| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 98.9% |
| • Coloured | 0.3% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 0.2% |
| • Other | 0.4% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Zulu | 93.4% |
| • English | 2.6% |
| • S. Ndebele | 1.1% |
| • Other | 2.9% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 3838 |
| Area code | 035 |
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Ulundi, also known as Mahlabathini, is a town which lies under the Ulundi Local Municipality in the Zululand District Municipality.[2] At one time the capital of the Zulu Kingdom[3] in South Africa and later the capital of the Bantustan of KwaZulu, Ulundi now lies in KwaZulu-Natal Province (of which, from 1994 to 2004, it alternated with Pietermaritzburg as the provincial capital). Ulundi's 2025 population is now estimated at 31,185. In 2001, the population of Ulundi was 23,649.[4] Ulundi has grown by 4,647 in the last year, which represents a 1.16% annual change. The town now includes Ulundi Airport, a three-star hotel, and some museums amongst its sights.[5]
Tourism and Attractions
Located just minutes from the town center, the Ulundi Museum offers a rich glimpse into Zulu heritage and regional history. Travelers can follow the R700 route to reach the Ondini Cultural Reserve, a site of historical significance and traditional architecture. Just 10 km outside Ulundi lies the eMakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park, known for its biodiversity and royal burial grounds. For wildlife enthusiasts, the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park is easily accessible via the newly established Cengeni Gate, situated approximately 35 km from town.[2]
History
When Cetshwayo became king of the Zulus on 1 September 1873, he created, as was customary, a new capital for the nation, naming it "Ulundi" ("The high place"). On 4 July 1879, in the Battle of Ulundi (the final battle of the Anglo-Zulu War), the British Army captured the royal kraal and razed it to the ground.
Nearby is Ondini, where King Mpande, Cetshwayo's father, had his kraal. A large Zulu hut now is on the site.[6]
Climate
Ulundi experiences a subtropical climate characterised by distinct seasonal patterns. Summers are long, hot, humid, and accompanied by frequent rainfall, while winters are brief, cool, and predominantly dry. The region enjoys mostly clear skies throughout the year.
Annual temperatures typically range from 10 °C to 31 °C, with extremes rarely falling below 7 °C or exceeding 34 °C. This stable temperature profile contributes to Ulundi’s suitability for year-round outdoor activities and agriculture.[7]
Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as humid subtropical (Cfa).[8]Script error: No such module "weather box".
References
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- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Main Place Ulundi". Census 2011.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Ulundi Local Municipality - Overview". municipalities.co.za. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Lyde, Lionel William (1907). "South Africa". A Geography of Africa. Adam and Charles Black. p. 97.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Ulundi Population 2025". worldpopulationreview.com. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Main Place 'Ulundi Part 1'". Census 2001. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Ulundi | Zulu Kingdom, Battle of Ulundi, Capital City | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Ulundi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Climate: Ulundi – Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
External links
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