Is Umlazi the biggest township?
Umlazi. As the fourth largest township in South Africa, Umlazi is the only township with its own registration plate in the country. The population of the township is estimated to be 404,811.
Which is the biggest township?
Largest townships
| Township | Population | Neighbouring city/town |
|---|---|---|
| Soweto | 1,271,628 | Gauteng |
| Tembisa | 463,109 | Kempton Park |
| Katlehong | 407,294 | Germiston |
| Umlazi | 404,811 | Durban |
Is Umlazi the biggest township in South Africa?
Umlazi is a township in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, located south-west of Durban. It is the fourth largest township in South Africa, after Soweto, Tembisa and Katlehong. Umlazi is the only township in the country that has its own registration plate, which is NUZ.
Which is biggest township in SA?
Soweto
These are the 20 biggest townships in the country (Stats SA, 2011)
| # | Township | Neighbouring town |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soweto | Johannesburg |
| 2 | Tembisa | Kempton Park |
| 3 | Katlehong | Germiston |
| 4 | Umlazi | Durban |
What is the biggest township in Cape Town?
Khayelitsha is the largest township in Cape Town and is situated 30km south east of the city centre, just off the N2.