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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Pietermaritzburg, a significant locality within South Africa, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Pietermaritzburg, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude -29.61679 and longitude 30.39278, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 636 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 750,845 people, Pietermaritzburg holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 02. It is further organized within the DC22 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Maritzburg, Mokokotlofo, PZB, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Pietermaritzburg are synchronized to the Africa/Johannesburg timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Maritzburg
Mokokotlofo
PZB
Petromaritzburgum
Pietermaritsburg
Pietermaritzburg
Pitehrmarycburg
Pitermaricburg
Pitermaricburgas
Piturmaricburg
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bytrmarytzbrgh
pi texr ma rits beirk
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pitaramairitsabarga
pitaramaritjhabarga
piteomalicheubeogeu
pytrmarytsbrg
Питермарицбург
Питърмарицбург
Пітермаріцбург
Пітэрмарыцбург
بيترماريتزبرغ
پیترماریتسبرگ
پیٹرماریٹزبرگ
پیٹرومیرٹبرگ
पीटरमारित्झबर्ग
पीटरमैरिट्सबर्ग
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