Makumeke

Makumeke
Makumeke Makumeke
Coordinates: 22.981°S 30.634°E / -22.981; 30.634
Country	South Africa
Province	Limpopo
District	Vhembe
Municipality	Thulamela
Main Place	Thohoyandou
Area
• Total	0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,429
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
• Black African	99.8%
• White	0.2%
First languages (2011)
• Tsonga	98.0%
• Other	2.0%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)

Makumeke (Xitsonga, "one who is found") is a small village in the Thulamela local municipality, approximately 9 km (5.6 miles) from Malamlele Township in northern South Africa.

Geography

Makumeke is near or on five rivers: the large Rivhubye River, the intermittent river Ngholombi and rivulets Sanavi, Hlantswatindyelo, and Mitlhwari. The latter three flow through the community's north side.

Demographics

Makumeke has a population of 1,429 people based on the 2011 census. The population is made up of 804 Females and 625 males. 99.79% of the population are Black African and 0.21% are white. The main language spoken here is Xitsonga.

Facilities

Makumeke consists of residences, a primary school, a daycare, a general store, a cafe and several spaza shops. The village has running water and electricity.

Economy

Makumeke suffers from high unemployment. Most of its families live below the poverty line.