Richmond (KwaZulu-Natal)
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| Coordinates | 29 ° 52 ′ S , 30 ° 16 ′ E | ||
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| Country | South Africa | ||
| KwaZulu-Natal | |||
| District | umgungundlovu | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | ZA-KZN | ||
| local community | Richmond | ||
| height | 924 m | ||
| Residents | 3349 (2011) | ||
Richmond is a city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal . It is located in the municipality of the same name in the uMgungundlovu district . Richmond has a population of about 3,349 (as of 2011; census).
The city was founded in 1850 when the Byrne settlers from the British Isles arrived here. The settlers got off to a difficult start as their ship sank and lost much of their belongings as a result.
geography
Richmond is located at an altitude of 924 meters above sea level on the Mkomazi River in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands .
The average rainfall in Richmond is 852 millimeters. Most of the precipitation falls in summer (October to March). The lowest amount of precipitation occurs in June with 8 millimeters. Most of the precipitation falls in January (135 millimeters). The average high temperature in Richmond varies from 19.4 ° C in June to 26 ° C in January. The coldest month is July. Here the average minimum nighttime temperatures are 5.3 ° C.
Attractions
- Richmond has a number of historic buildings to visit, including the Presbyterian Rectory from 1882. The building now houses the Richmond Museum , which tells the story of the white settlers and the Bhaca people .
- Close to the city is the Highover Nature Reserve , a private nature park.
Web links
- Internet presence of the Highover Nature Reserve (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ 2011 census , accessed November 17, 2013
- ^ Richmond Municipality ( English ) KwaZulu-Natal Top Business . Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ↑ Richmond, South Africa Page ( English ) Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. . Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ↑ a b The Natal Midlands: Richmond ( English ) Natal Tourism and Accommodation . Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ↑ Richmond (kzn) climate ( English ) SA Explorer . Retrieved April 17, 2010.