Centane
Centane, alternatively rendered Kentane or Kentani is a settlement in Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated at approximately 31 kilometres (19 mi) from Butterworth.
Centane
Kentani | |
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| Coordinates: 32°30′25″S 28°19′01″E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Amathole |
| Municipality | Mnquma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,456 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 96.2% |
| • Coloured | 0.8% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 1.1% |
| • Other | 1.7% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Xhosa | 93.2% |
| • English | 1.7% |
| • Other | 5.1% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Area code | 4980 |
History
Centane was the site of the battle of Centane on 7 February 1878 during the ninth Frontier War, where in more than 300 Xhosa were killed for the loss of only two British soldiers.
The grave of the Xhosa king, Khawuta kaGcaleka (the father of Bhurhu kaKhawuta and Hintsa kaKhawuta) is in this town in the village of Njingini.
Nongqawuse was born in Centane in a village called Gxarra.
Tourism
There are a number of beaches in Centane, including Qolorha By Sea, Mazzepa Bay and Wavecrest.
See also
References
- "Main Place Centane". Census 2011.
- Lettens, Jan (3 August 2010). "MV Jacaranda [+1971]". Wreck site. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
Municipalities and communities of Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape | ||
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District seat: East London | ||
| Amahlathi | .svg.png.webp) Amathole District within South Africa | |
| Great Kei |
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| Mbhashe |
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| Mnquma |
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| Ngqushwa | ||
| Raymond Mhlaba |
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