Geography, History & Economy
uMzinyathi District Municipality comprises:
- Endumeni Local Municipality
- Msinga Local Municipality
- Nquthu Local Municipality
- Umvoti Local Municipality
MDB code: DC24
Description: The uMzinyathi District Municipality is a Category C municipality located in the north and central areas of the KwaZulu-Natal Province. The municipality is bordered in the north by Amajuba Municipality, in the south-east by iLembe Municipality, in the south-west by uMgungundlovu Municipality, in the east by King Cetshwayo Municipality, and in the west by uThukela Municipality.
The district consists of four local municipalities: Endumeni, Nquthu, Msinga and Umvoti. The district lies between the main N3 Corridor between Durban and Gauteng and the Coastal Corridor, running along the east coast.
The more developed urban areas include Dundee and Greytown, which can be viewed as a strong regional centre with substantial commercial and agricultural activity. The seat of uMzinyathi is Dundee.
Area: 8 652km²
Cities/Towns: Dundee, Glencoe, Greytown, Kranskop, Nquthu, Pomeroy
Main Economic Sectors: Community, social and personal services (27.4%), agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing (22.6%), wholesale and retail trade (15.9%), manufacturing (14.8%), financial, insurance, real estate and business services (7.3%), electricity and construction (6.3%), transport, storage and communication (3.5%)