Country South Africa Population 405,385 (1996) Language spoken Zulu Area 126.15 km2 | District UMgungundlovu Founded 1839 Mayor Chris J. Ndlela (2011) | |
Pietermaritzburg ( Zulu: umGungundlovu) is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1838 and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality. Its Zulu name umGungundlovu is the name used for the district municipality. Pietermaritzburg is popularly called Maritzburg in English and Zulu alike, and often informally abbreviated to PMB. It is a regionally important industrial hub, producing aluminium, timber and dairy products. It is home to many schools and tertiary education institutions, including a campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It had a population of 228,549 in 1991; the estimated current population is around 500,000 (including neighbouring townships) and has one of the largest populations of Indian South Africans in South Africa.
Contents
- Map of Pietermaritzburg
- Xco highlights men pietermaritzburg 2012 uci mtb world cup
- 26min highlight show uci mtb world cup 2011 pietermaritzburg 4x dhi round 1
- History
- Geography and climate
- Tourist Attractions Entertainment and Surroundings
- Hispanic food shopping vlog haul
- Doris italian food market bakery blog
- References
Map of Pietermaritzburg
Xco highlights men pietermaritzburg 2012 uci mtb world cup
26min highlight show uci mtb world cup 2011 pietermaritzburg 4x dhi round 1
History
The city was originally founded by the Voortrekkers, following the defeat of Dingane at the Battle of Blood River, and was the capital of the short-lived Boer republic, Natalia. Britain took over Pietermaritzburg in 1843 and it became the seat of the Natal Colonys administration with the first lieutenant-governor, Martin West, making it his home. Fort Napier, named after the governor of the Cape Colony, Sir George Thomas Napier, was built to house a garrison. In 1893, Natal received responsibility for their own government and an assembly building was built along with the city hall. In 1910, when the Union of South Africa was formed, Natal became a province of the Union, and Pietermaritzburg remained the capital.
Geography and climate
Tourist Attractions, Entertainment and Surroundings
Some of the many Tourist Attractions include; The Natal Museum, Tatham Art Gallery, City Hall and SANBI Botanical Gardens.
Some of the many Entertainments include; Capital Centre, The Mall @ Scottsville, Golden Horse Casino and Liberty Midlands Mall.
Some of the many beautiful surrounding areas include; Albert Falls Nature Reserve, Howick Falls, Midmar Public Nature Reserve, Queens Elizabeth Park and World’s View.