Kentani

Centane is a settlement in Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated at approximately 31km from Butterworth.

Centane
Centane
Centane
Centane
Coordinates: 32°30′25″S 28°19′01″E
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceEastern Cape
DistrictAmathole
MunicipalityMnquma
Area
  Total4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total1,456
  Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African96.2%
  Coloured0.8%
  Indian/Asian0.2%
  White1.1%
  Other1.7%
First languages (2011)
  Xhosa93.2%
  English1.7%
  Other5.1%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Area code4980

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 amaXhosa King, Khawuta (a Father of Bhurhu & Hintsa) is in this town in the village of Njingini.

There are a number of beaches in Centane (such as Qolorha By Sea, Mazzepa Bay and Wavecrest) as it is situated along the coast.

See also

References

  1. "Main Place Centane". Census 2011.
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