umphakatsi
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In Eswatini, an umphakatsi (; plural imiphakatsi) is an administrative subdivision smaller than an inkhundla; there are 385 imiphakatsi in the country, each approximately equivalent to a local community. In western societies it could be also equivalent to a township. Imiphakatsi are either royal villages with a royal kraal or chief residences which are administered under a Swazi chief or a royal prince through Swazi law and custom. The official residence of the Ndlovukati at Ludzidzini is also designated an umphakatsi.
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It is catalogued under the topic Subdivisions of Eswatini.
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In Eswatini, an umphakatsi (; plural imiphakatsi) is an administrative subdivision smaller than an inkhundla; there are 385 imiphakatsi in the country, each approximately equivalent to a local community. In western societies it could be also equivalent to a township. Imiphakatsi are either royal villages with a royal kraal or chief residences which are administered under a Swazi chief or a royal prince through Swazi law and custom. The official residence of the Ndlovukati at Ludzidzini is also designated an umphakatsi.
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