Centane
Centane is a settlement in Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated at approximately 31km from Butterworth.
Centane | |
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| Coordinates: 32°30′25″S 28°19′01″E / 32.506870°S 28.317000°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Amathole |
| Municipality | Mnquma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,456 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 96.2% |
| • Coloured | 0.8% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 1.1% |
| • Other | 1.7% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Xhosa | 93.2% |
| • English | 1.7% |
| • Other | 5.1% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Area code | 4980 |
History
Centane was the site of the battle of Centane on 7 February 1878 during the ninth Frontier War, where in more than 300 Xhosa were killed for the loss of only two British soldiers.
The Grave of the amaXhosa King, Khawuta (a Father of Bhurhu & Hintsa) is in this town in the village of Njingini.
There are a number of beaches in Centane (such as Qolorha By Sea, Mazzepa Bay and Wavecrest) as it is situated along the coast.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Centane". Census 2011.
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Municipalities and communities of Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape | ||
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District seat: East London | ||
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| Mbhashe |
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| Mnquma |
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| Ngqushwa | ||
| Raymond Mhlaba |
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