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Mbombela
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A view of the CBD of Mbombela as seen from the Steiltes suburb
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| Nickname(s):
eNaspoti, Citrus City, Gateway to the Lowveld
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| Motto(s):
City of Excellence
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 Mbombela
Location in Mpumalanga
Mbombela
Location in South Africa
Mbombela
Location in Africa
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela |
| Established | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.63 km2 (28.04 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 58,672 |
| • Density | 807.82/km2 (2,092.25/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 41.1% |
| • Coloured | 4.1% |
| • Indian/Asian | 4.9% |
| • White | 49.3% |
| • Other | 0.6% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 40.7% |
| • English | 22.4% |
| • Swazi | 20.2% |
| • Tsonga | 4.7% |
| • Other | 12.1% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) |
1200
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| PO box |
1200
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| Area code | 013 |
Nelspruit also known as Mbombela is a city in northeastern South Africa. It is also the capital of Mpumalanga Province.
Nelspruit is home to the Kruger national park which is one of the biggest animal park in South Africa. It is also home to the Mbombela Stadium.
Images for kids
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The Main Road (Old N4) entering the City
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Mbombela Stadium
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Lowveld National Botanical Garden
See also
In Spanish: Mbombela para niños
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