Geography, History & Economy
Richmond Local Municipality is part of uMgungundlovu District Municipality.
MDB code: KZN227
Description: The Richmond Local Municipality is a Category B municipality found within the uMgungundlovu District in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. It is located along the southern boundary of the uMgungundlovu District Municipality, approximately 38km south of Pietermaritzburg (the capital of KwaZulu-Natal) along the R56. It is one of the seven municipalities that make up the district.
The municipality has been classified as a place of great natural beauty with significant tourist attractions and immense aspirations to be the preferred destination to live, work and visit.
Area: 1 231km²
Cities/Towns: Richmond
Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (45-50%), community services (25-30%), trade (5-10%), finance (5-10%)
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Contact Details
Postal Private Bag X1028, Richmond, 3780
Physical 57 Shepstone Street, Richmond
Tel 033 212 2155
Fax 033 212 2102
Web www.richmond.gov.za