Alexandria
Nkwenzela | |
|---|---|
  Alexandria  Alexandria | |
| Coordinates: 24°50′49″S 31°03′25″E / 24.847°S 31.057°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge |
| Government | |
| • Councillor | Sabelo Mkhabela (African National Congress) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.04 km2 (7.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 21,506 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 99.7% |
| • Coloured | 0.2% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Swazi | 40.3% |
| • Zulu | 21.8% |
| • Tsonga | 16.9% |
| • Sotho | 12.4% |
| • Other | 8.5% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 1280 |
| PO box | — |
| Area code | 013 |
Alexandria is a town in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality under Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It got its theme of footprints on rock in the mountains of Simeleni.
Bordering the Bhejane and Ngwenyameni rivers that connect with the Sabie River, Alexandria is known for its maize farming.
Its main source of income is taxi business. It consists of 7 schools. It has one major road that connects Marite and Oakley.
Its villages are: Marongwana, Tekamahala, Buyelani and Nhlalakahle.
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Alexandria". Census 2011.