Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning
Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning
Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning
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Population Density<br />
Population density is measured as the number of people per square kilometre. In this<br />
regard it is noted that the Ulundi Municipality in general has a very low population<br />
density, which is in line with its predominantly rural nature. The population density<br />
within the Ulundi municipal area in general ranges from zero to 150 persons per square<br />
kilometre. Only the main urban areas surrounding Ulundi and Mabelana have a slightly<br />
higher population density ranging between 151 and 600 persons per square kilometre.<br />
The population density information for the Ulundi Municipality is illustrated pictorially in<br />
Plan 7 included in Annexure C attached to this <strong>IDP</strong> review document.<br />
Although Ward 3 (on the northern boundary with the Abaqulusi Municipality) also has a<br />
higher population density (ranging between 150 and 600 persons per square kilometre) it<br />
has a rural character – consequently the population density of this ward will be closer to<br />
the 150 persons per square kilometre. Despite having the smallest population among the<br />
wards that constitute the service area of the Ulundi Municipality, Ward 19 has the<br />
highest population density with one person for each 19 square metres of surface area.<br />
The lowest population density is recorded by Ward 16 where there is only one person<br />
per 2 344 square metres. The Babanago settlement forms part of Ward 16 which is<br />
characterised by agricultural and forestry activities.<br />
Education Levels<br />
Based on the information provided by Census 2001 it is noted that a large portion of the<br />
population aged 20 years and older have little or no education, whilst a very limited<br />
number of persons resident within the Municipality have received tertiary education or<br />
training.<br />
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