Local municipality · Amathole District
# Mbhashe

Mbhashe is a local municipality of South Africa in Amathole District, Eastern Cape Province. It had an estimated 234,543 people in 2020 on 3,303 km² (about 71 per km²). 341 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 365 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 234,543 people (2020)
- 3,303 km²
- 365 mapped services
- 373 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Mbhashe?

Mbhashe had an estimated 234,543 people in 2020 — 29.7% of Amathole District, 40th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,164 women for every 1,000 men (above the Amathole District figure of 1,108). Spread over 3,303 km², that is about 71 people per km², 57th of 190 local municipalities.

37.6% of people are children under 15 and 9.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 25 across Amathole District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 89 children and older people.
- 0–4 25,324
- 5–9 29,909
- 10–14 32,990
- 15–19 29,023
- 20–24 16,059
- 25–29 12,104
- 30–34 12,498
- 35–39 11,311
- 40–44 8,956
- 45–49 8,544
- 50–54 8,884
- 55–59 8,099
- 60–64 8,899
- 65–69 7,519
- 70–74 6,926
- 75–79 4,176
- 80+ 3,322

Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Mbhashe?

Mbhashe lies in Amathole District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 3 other local municipalities: Engcobo, King Sabata Dalindyebo and Mnquma. By area it is the 125th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 15.6% of Amathole District. The centre of Mbhashe is about 710 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. The centre point is at 32.1179° S, 28.6417° E. Local names: EC121.

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Mbhashe

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Mbhashe: 2 viewpoints; 1 nature reserve.
- Dwesa-Cwebe Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kobole River · viewpoint
- Kobole river mouth · viewpoint

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Mbhashe
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Country calling code +27
- Languages Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports
- K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) · Mthatha 64 km
- King Phalo Airport (ELS) · East London 128 km

### Nearest railway station

Bashee (King Sabata Dalindyebo), about 30 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.2 hours, sunrise around 04:53) and shortest in Jun (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:03, sunset around 17:07).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Mbhashe

Open gazetteers list 341 villages, towns and localities in Mbhashe. The largest with a recorded population: Dutywa (13,270), Willowvale (3,021) and Elliotdale (2,716). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 992 m above sea level (median 373 m).
- Alderley
- Badi
- Bashee
- Beecham Woods
- Bende
- Bhetani
- Bhongweni
- Bhunga
- Bikana
- Bikanadale
- Blue Lagoon
- Bojeni
- Bolotwa
- Bomela
- Bonde
- Bulungulu
- Camsha
- Caphu
- Ciko
- Cingweni
- Cizele
- Collywobbles
- Cooperdale
- Cumakala
- Cungweni
- Cwebe
- Dabane
- Dadamba
- Dladla
- Duff Bank
- Dutywa
- Dwesa
- Ebenda
- Ebufumbu
- Elliotdale
- Esinquineni
- Exeni
- Fairview
- Falakahla
- Fort Malan
- Garrick
- Gosara
- Gotyibene
- Gotyibeni
- Gqiba
- Guxuxu
- Gwadana
- Gwadu
- Gwetyibeni
- Gxara
- Hobeni
- Idutywa River
- Jalamba
- Jujura
- Kalalo
- Kampplek
- Kasa
- Keti
- Kohlo
- Komkhulu
- Komkulu
- Kotyana
- Ku-Gilandoda
- Ku-Ludondolo
- Ku-Msikiti
- Ku-Xawuka
- KuAmanzimnyama
- KuBangqo
- KuBom
- KuFundakubi
- KuGambushe
- KuGroxo
- KuGxara
- KuLofumbata
- KuLogongoto
- KuLogqogqa
- KuLohopana
- KuLojika
- KuLojingqi
- KuLombete
- KuLombombo
- KuLotshazi
- KuLovulandi
- KuMahasana
- KuMbonda
- KuMembesi
- KuMilwa
- KuMkulu
- KuNcityana
- KuNgqungqumbe
- KuNgqutu
- KuNjemane
- KuNkazana
- KuNkumba
- KuSunduza
- KuVulindawo
- KuXama
- KwaBanqo
- KwaBawu
- KwaBitsha
- KwaBoto
- KwaDesi
- KwaHadi
- KwaLuvundu
- KwaMayijl
- KwaMazamisa
- KwaMganu
- KwaMyataza
- KwaNditya
- KwaNduku
- KwaNgezana
- KwaNjana
- KwaNokatana
- KwaNongxeke
- KwaNtloko
- KwaPewuta
- KwaRasi
- KwaSogula
- KwaSongwevu
- KwaVelelo
- Kwilini
- Lalini
- Lotha
- Lubomnini
- Lubomvini
- Ludiza
- Lukolweni
- Lundie
- Lututu
- Lutwayizo
- Luvundu
- Ma-Africa
- Mabheleni
- Macireni
- Madwaleni
- Magazana
- Magqabi
- Mahasana
- Mahliwane
- Makaka
- Malulwane
- Mampondweni
- Mandluntsha
- Mandundu
- Mangati
- Mantanieni
- Mantlaneni
- Manxiwa
- Manzi
- Manzikahyi
- Masakane
- Maseti
- Masincedane
- Matanzima
- Matatiela
- Matolweni
- Matonana
- Matunzini
- Mazizini
- Mbamba
- Mbangcolo
- Mbanyana
- Mbashe
- Mbeleni
- Mbewana
- Mbewula
- Mbityana
- Mboxo School
- Mboya
- Mbozi
- Mcata
- Mcelwane
- Mcinga
- Mdikana
- Mdwaka
- Mdzonga
- Melitafa
- Mendu
- Mendwana
- Mevana
- Mfezane
- Mfula
- Mgojo
- Mgotwane
- Mhlahlane
- Mhlanganisweni
- Mhlohlozi
- Mishini
- Mkatazo
- Mkuhlu
- Mnandi
- Mncwasa
- Mndwaka
- Mngeangatelo
- Mount Pleasant
- Mpame Bos
- Mpeshewa
- Mpolweni
- Mpozolo
- Mpuku
- Mpume
- Mputhi
- Mqele
- Mqinda
- Mqonci
- Msengeni
- Mtogazi
- Mtonga
- Mtonjeni
- Mtshayeleni
- Mtshekelweni
- Munyu
- Mzantsi
- Ncalukeni
- Ncedana
- Ncembezana
- Ncihana
- Ndesi
- Ndrimbakazi
- Nduku
- Ndulini
- Ngabara
- Ngadla
- Ngcingwane
- Ngcizele
- Ngingqini
- Ngojini
- Ngolela
- Ngqageni
- Ngqakayi
- Ngqangqaka
- Ngqantsingana
- Ngqaqini School
- Ngqatyana
- Ngwane
- Ngxutyana
- Nikwalini
- Nkanga
- Nkanya
- Nkawukazi
- Nkelekete
- Nkonjane
- Nkonxeni
- Nocwane
- Noeza
- Noizela
- Nqabane
- Nqabara
- Nqabarha
- Nqakanqa
- Nqanda
- Nqileni
- Nsimbakazi
- Ntengisani
- Nthlabane
- Nthlonyana
- Ntilini
- Ntlahlana
- Ntlangano
- Ntlanzini
- Ntlonyana
- Ntlonyane
- Ntshangase
- Ntshatshongo
- Ntsimba
- Ntsimbakazi
- Ntsimbini
- Ntubeni
- Nyokana
- Nywara
- Old Idutywa
- Pakati
- Patankala
- Prospect
- Qakazana
- Qatywa
- Qawukeni
- Qazini
- Qokama
- Qolweni
- Qombe
- Qora
- Qora Mouth
- Qwaninga
- Ramra
- Rivermead
- Riverview
- Rockville
- Rothmere
- Rwantsini
- Rwegweni
- Sajini
- Sea View
- Sheshegu
- Shixini
- Sholora
- Sikobeni
- Singeni
- Sitatwini
- Sitishini
- Sizini
- Spring Hill
- Sunduza
- Tafalehashi
- Talemofu
- Taleni
- Taleni School
- Tembeni
- Tenza
- The Haven
- Thomson
- Timane
- Timani
- Tsholora
- Tubeni
- Tunzini
- Tyiw
- Upper Bolotwa
- Upper Ciko
- Upper Gwadu
- Upper Nywara
- Valray
- Wattle Grove
- Wellshot
- Weza
- Willowvale
- Xama
- Xanxo
- Xobojiyne
- Xonyeni
- Xora Mouth
- Zigodlo
- Ziqhorana
- Zitenji
- Zitenjini
- Zithulele
- Ziwundwane
- Zwelidumile
- eMabeleni
- eNtshatshongo
- eQokama

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Mbhashe

Named natural and historic features inside Mbhashe, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

49 rivers and streams.
- Bholotwa
- Bikana
- Bumbane
- Candu
- Cihana
- Ciko
- Cizele
- Cungcwini
- Dutywa
- Falakahla
- Gwudu
- Hobeni
- Kobole
- Ku-Ntekashe
- KwaGoqo
- Lota
- Mangati
- Mendu
- Mgatana
- Mndundu
- Mndwaka
- Mtuvi
- Munyu
- Ngabara

…and 25 more.

### Coast and islands

7 headlands.
- Breezy Point
- Juju Point
- Mbiza
- Mbolompo Point
- Mpame Point
- Nkalanga
- Shixini Point

### Hills and mountains

19 hills; 5 mountains.
- Black Hill · 903 m
- Gxara · 896 m
- Mount Wodehouse · 875 m
- Munyu Hill · 826 m
- KwaGingqi · 807 m
- Ndulini · 798 m
- Falakahla · 723 m
- Ndlamza · 694 m
- Munqayi · 646 m
- Xawuka · 625 m
- Macibini · 586 m
- Qalweni · 558 m
- Mpolweni · 478 m
- Mbongo · 445 m
- Bombani Hill · 433 m
- Round Hill · 375 m
- Manganwela · 335 m
- Mendu Head · 315 m
- Mpoleni Hill · 259 m
- Sebeni · 206 m
- Hobeni · 190 m
- Mgojweni · 139 m
- Bulungula Hill · 100 m
- Nkanya · 36 m

### Forests and nature

7 forest reserves; 1 forest.
- Dwessa
- Gwadana Forest Reserve
- KuMpame Forest
- KwaCwebhe
- Mangati Forest Reserve
- Ntlonyane
- Qorana Forest
- Sebeni Forest

### Estates

2 estates.
- Nqabara Plantation
- Willowvale Plantation

### Getting around

2 airfields; 2 railway stations.
- Idutywa
- Idutywa
- Kob Inn
- Munyu

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Mbhashe and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Amathole District, the warmest month is Feb (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 1,278 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (203 mm) and the driest May (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are April to June and August to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 19 | 203 |
| Feb | 19 | 153 |
| Mar | 18 | 127 |
| Apr | 15 | 94 |
| May | 13 | 29 |
| Jun | 10 | 36 |
| Jul | 10 | 38 |
| Aug | 12 | 52 |
| Sep | 14 | 74 |
| Oct | 16 | 132 |
| Nov | 17 | 168 |
| Dec | 18 | 172 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mbhashe
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Madwaleni Hospital · Mbhashe | 17 km | Map |
| Bank | Capitec Bank Elliotdale · Mbhashe | 17 km | Map |
| ATM | Boxer Elliotdale · Mbhashe | 17 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Astron Energy · Mbhashe | 17 km | Map |
| Hotel | Siyaphambili Hotel · Mbhashe | 17 km | Map |
| Mall | Mqanduli Shopping Mall · King Sabata Dalindyebo | 35 km | Map |
| School | Ramra Early Childhood Development Centre · Mbhashe | 3.0 km | Map |
| College | Bomela Senior Secondary School · Mbhashe | 32 km | Map |
| Police station | SAPS Elliotdale Police Station · Mbhashe | 17 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mbhashe

Places mapped inside Mbhashe in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 9
- Banks 22
- ATMs 7
- Petrol pumps 7
- Hotels 8
- Schools 289
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 19
- Police stations 2

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other local municipalities in Amathole District
- Amahlathi
- Great Kei
- Mnquma
- Ngqushwa
- Raymond Mhlaba

## Quick answers
- Where is Mbhashe? In Amathole District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Mbhashe? 234,543 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mbhashe? About 20 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mbhashe? About 71 people per km²
- What borders Mbhashe? Engcobo, King Sabata Dalindyebo and Mnquma
- What is there to see in Mbhashe? Dwesa-Cwebe Nature Reserve, Kobole River, Kobole river mouth
- What time zone is Mbhashe in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mbhashe? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Mbhashe? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbhashe? 341 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbhashe? Settlements lie between 5 m and 992 m
- What is the highest point in Mbhashe? Black Hill (903 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mbhashe? April to June and August to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mbhashe? Madwaleni Hospital, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mbhashe? Capitec Bank Elliotdale, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mbhashe? Boxer Elliotdale, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mbhashe? Astron Energy, about 17 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mbhashe? 9 mapped
- How many banks are in Mbhashe? 22 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mbhashe? 7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mbhashe? 7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbhashe? ZA2121 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 3,302.5 km²
- P-code: ZA2121
- District: Amathole District

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