An African native village is typically referred to as a kraal (5 letters) or a stad (4 letters). A kraal is a traditional African village, usually consisting of a group of huts surrounded by a fence made of mud and sticks. A stad is a Dutch term for a small rural settlement, usually consisting of a few houses and a church. Both terms are used to refer to African native villages, which are typically located in rural areas and are home to a small population of people who practice traditional customs and beliefs.