Pinetown

Pinetown is a city that forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, based just inland from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The town is situated 16 km north-west of Durban and 64 km south-east of Pietermaritzburg. Vehicle registrations in Pinetown start with NPN – N for Natal, PN for Pinetown.

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Is Pinetown a suburb of Durban?

Pinetown is a suburb located in the west of Durban, South Africa. It is situated about 16 km from the city center and is known for its commercial and industrial activity, as well as its beautiful residential areas.

Which province is Pinetown?

KwaZulu-Natal province

Pinetown, town, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. Pinetown is situated at an elevation of 1,000 to 1,300 feet (305 to 395 m) in the hills adjoining Durban on the northwest.

What is Pinetown known for?

Pinetown is a small town between Kloof and Westville, just 16km west of Durban. Home to one of the oldest cricket clubs in KwaZulu-Natal, a number of museums, shopping malls, nature reserves, and close to 15km of golden beaches, Pinetown is fast becoming a popular holiday destination.

Why is Pinetown where it is?

Pinetown is a middle to upper class suburb situated between Westville and Kloof. It was originally established around the Wayside Hotel in 1850 as this was a stop-off point along the main wagon route between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It was named after the Governor of Natal at the time, Sir Benjamin Pine.