Verulam

Verulam is a town 24 kilometres north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, governing the Greater Durban metropolitan area.

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What is Verulam famous for?

One of the main attractions in Verulam is the Sri Gopalall Hindu Temple which was opened in 1913 by Mahatma Gandhi. It is situated in the small suburb of Temple Valley in Verulam. It is one of the oldest temples in South Africa and still caters for prayer & wedding ceremonies.

Is Verulam a rural or urban settlement?

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VERULAM is a small town located between Umhlanga Rocks and Tongaat. The town, like most South African rural centres, is beautiful.

Is Verulam a city or suburb?

Verulam is a town 28 kilometres north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is now part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Area. In 1850 a party of 400 methodists settled here and formed the town. The town was then named after the Earl of Verulam, patron of the Brits who settled here.

What is the settlement of Verulam?

Verulam is situated along the eThekwini Municipalities northern corridor, along the slopes of the Umdloti River, and is the third oldest settlement in KwaZulu-Natal. The small sugar town was settled by a party of about 400 Methodists under the patronage of Earl Verulam.