Hinduism in South Africa

Hinduism in South Africa has a following primarily in KwaZulu-Natal, due to historical patterns of migration to the region from India. But now a significant population exists also in Gauteng, especially around Lenasia. Approximately 1.22% or 551,669 of the South African population identifies as Hindu, according to the 2001 census.

Read more about Hinduism In South Africa:  Hindu Temples, Ashrams in South Africa, Hindu Population

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