# Enoch Mgijima Municipality, Chris Hani District – Villages

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Local municipality · Chris Hani District 

# Enoch Mgijima

Enoch Mgijima is a local municipality of South Africa in Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape Province. It covers **13,584.4 km²**. 426 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 535 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,584km²
- 535mapped services
- 1,324 mtypical elevation

## Where is Enoch Mgijima?

Enoch Mgijima lies in [Chris Hani District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/), [Eastern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 6 other local municipalities: [Amahlathi](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/amathole/amahlathi/), [Emalahleni](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/emalahleni/), [Intsika Yethu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/intsika-yethu/), [Inxuba Yethemba](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/inxuba-yethemba/), [Raymond Mhlaba](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/amathole/raymond-mhlaba/) and [Walter Sisulu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/joe-gqabi/walter-sisulu/). By area it is the 19th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 37.3% of [Chris Hani District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/). The centre of Enoch Mgijima is about 699 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 58 km from Queenstown, the main town of Chris Hani District. The centre point is at 31.8051° S, 26.2710° E. Local names: EC139 .

Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf).

## Things to see in and around Enoch Mgijima

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Enoch Mgijima: 8 nature reserves; 1 attraction; 1 monument; 1 museum.

- Queenstown and Frontier Museum · museum
- Adnriesbergen Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Black Eagle Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Commando Drift · nature reserve
- Koos Ras Natuurreservaat · nature reserve
- Lawrance de Lange Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Lawrence De Lange Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Roydon Private Nature Reserve, Adventure Farm and Lodge · nature reserve
- Tsorwana Game Ranch · nature reserve
- Steam Train · attraction
- World War Memorial · monument

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: Enoch Mgijima

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg
- CurrencyRand (ZAR)
- Country calling code+27
- LanguagesZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports

- King Phalo Airport (ELS) · East London200 km
- K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) · Mthatha229 km

### Nearest railway station

Tarkastad (Enoch Mgijima), about 22 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.2 hours, sunrise around 05:03) and shortest in Jun (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:12, sunset around 17:17).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Enoch Mgijima

Open gazetteers list **426 villages, towns and localities** in Enoch Mgijima. The largest with a recorded population: Queenstown (118,599), Whittlesea (33,844), Queensdale (20,009), Molteno (13,840), Ilinge (12,806) and Sterkstroom (8,584). Settlements here lie between about 575 m and 1,902 m above sea level (median 1,324 m).

- Aandenk
- Aasvoëlkop
- Aberdour
- Airlie
- Alicedale
- Allemansvlei
- Allendale
- Aloevale
- Alva
- Amsterdam
- Annawater
- Annex Kilvorskull
- Anniedale
- Arthurs Seat
- Artmor
- Avilion
- B.K. Mond (2)
- Bailey
- Bakenshoek
- Bakenskop
- Balinguile
- Balmoral
- Bamboeshoek
- Bandon
- Beamont
- Bede
- Bellavista
- Bellevue
- Belvior
- Bergfontein
- Bergsig
- Bholothwa
- Blaauwater
- Blaauwskop (1)
- Blaauwskop (2)
- Blackwoods
- Blenheim
- Bloemof
- Blouboschpoortjie
- Blue Boulders
- Blue Rise
- Bolotwa
- Bonaparte
- Bonhill
- Bonnyvale
- Bossieshoek
- Bothaskraal
- Botterkop
- Braamfontein
- Branstone
- Broadlands
- Bromley
- Broughton
- Brymac
- Burnley
- Carnarvon
- Carrghmore
- Carrickmoor
- Castleton
- Cetha
- Charnwood
- Chasant
- Christiana
- Cilleria
- Clifton
- Clifton Vale
- Coldstream
- Collingham
- Combleigh
- Cuylerville
- Dagbreek
- Dalkeith
- Dalmanutha
- Damanskraal
- De Hoek
- De Hoop
- De Kuien
- De Leegte
- De Rust
- Den Haag
- Dennie Park
- Derrington
- Dickenstone
- Die Vlakte
- Diepfontein
- Doornbosch
- Doornhoek
- Doornkloof
- Doornkop
- Doornylei
- Doringrivier
- Downley
- Dragospoortjie
- Driefontein
- Driehoek
- Droëfontein
- Drummond Gate
- Duneden
- Dyamala
- Echodale
- Elandsberg
- Elandskop
- Elandsrivier Poort
- Elim
- Emtabazo
- Emthonjeni
- Enqobokeni
- Erfdeel
- Esperanza
- Eveneser
- Everton (1)
- Everton (2)
- Excelsior
- Ezibeleni
- Fairfield
- Fonteinplaas
- Geluk
- Geluksvlei
- Gerluk
- Gladswood
- Glen Cave
- Glen Ewan
- Glen Rae
- Glenrock
- Goedehoop
- Goedgedag
- Goedvenwag
- Goedverwacht
- Good Hope
- Grassdale
- Grasslands
- Greystone
- Groenfontein
- Grootdam
- Grootschuur
- Gruisklip
- Haasfonteindorings
- Hackney
- Hackney and Cibini
- Halseton
- Hardop
- Harmonie
- Hartbeesnek
- Hartebeesfontein
- Hartebeesnek (1)
- Hartebeesnek (2)
- Heathfield
- Hebron
- Heilbron
- Helmekaar
- Herberg
- Highlands
- Hillcrest
- Hillcroft
- Hillside
- Hofmeyr
- Home Park
- Hoogstede (1)
- Hoogstede (2)
- Hope Vale
- Hopefield
- Hopeleigh
- Hopewell
- Hopwood
- Hughenden
- Hukuwa
- Ida
- Ilinge
- Illinge
- Imvani
- Ivanhoe
- Jakkals Pos
- Jakkalspoort
- Jericho
- Joewyns Park
- Kaalplaas
- Kaffersleegte (1)
- Kaffersleegte (2)
- Kalkfontein
- Kamastone
- Kareebosleegte
- Kareehoek
- Kareekloof
- Kareekloot
- Kei and Bulhoek
- Kenilworth
- Kettershoek (1)
- Keylock
- Kings Glen
- Klein Mayburgsdam
- Kleingeluk
- Kliodrift
- Klipdam
- Klipfontein
- Klipkraal
- Klipkraal (2)
- Klipplaat (1)
- Knowsley
- Komani
- Komani Park
- Kraaiplaas
- Kransplaat
- Kransvoëlleegte
- Kroonberg
- Ku-Zitungu
- KuDlakavu
- KuZingqutu
- KwaKotilitye
- KwaManzikraka
- KwaMarepula
- KwaTwalo
- Kwaggasvalkte
- La Motte
- Lahlangubo
- Langkloof
- Larochelle
- Laurie Dashwood Park
- Leeukuil
- Leeuwkuil (1)
- Lehmansdrif
- Lesfontein
- Lesseyton
- Liebendal
- Lily Vale
- Lindesdal
- Lismore
- Lombardy
- Lonely
- Loskop
- Love Dale
- Lower Didimana
- Lower Gretna
- Luqolweni
- Luxeni
- Macibini
- Magdala
- Malfontein
- Mamre
- Manelsdam (1)
- Maraisburg Studam
- Marsden Flats
- Marshmoor
- Martindale
- Matshaba
- Mceula
- Mecklenburg
- Meriefontein
- Merinowelk
- Meyershoek
- Mid Klipfontein
- Middelburg
- Middelplaat
- Mitford
- Mkonjana
- Mlungisi
- Modderbult
- Molteno
- Monderbult
- Mooipoort
- Moordenaarshoek
- Morgenzon
- Morning Sun
- Mount View
- Mousa
- Mtebele
- Mvane
- Môreson
- Môrester
- Ndumangeni
- Ngojini
- Nkonkobe
- Nkwankca
- Nkxini
- Nomonde
- Noordelike Haasfontein
- Notcliffe Park
- Nyana
- Onverwacht (2)
- Osberg
- Osfontein
- Oudelkraal
- Palmietfontein
- Peninsula
- Penryn
- Pleasant View
- Primgradia
- Proceshoek
- Qineni
- Quaggafontein
- Quarrelbrook
- Queensdale
- Queenstown
- Queensview Park
- Randfontein
- Retreat
- Rhenosterhoek (1)
- Riebeek
- Rietfontein
- Rietgat
- Riverdale
- Riverside
- Rockdale
- Rocklyn
- Rocky Fountain
- Romance
- Romans Laagte
- Romansfontein
- Rondekop
- Rondezvous
- Rooikop
- Rooiplass
- Rooipoort
- Rooirand
- Rosendal
- Rotterdam
- Rusoord
- Saaiplaas
- Sada
- Sandringham
- Sandvlei
- Sawutiya
- Schaapkraal
- Schoemanskraal
- Serfontein
- Sewefontein
- Sieraadsfontein
- Silverstream
- Skietfontein
- Skietlegte
- Skikplaas
- Slaapkop
- Sleeohoek
- Smithfield
- Smithsriviere
- Sonskyn
- South Bourne
- Souvereign
- Spitskop (2)
- Spreeufontein
- Springvale
- Sterkfontein
- Sterkfontein (1)
- Sterkfontein (2)
- Sterkstroom
- Sterling Park
- Stockdale
- Stormberg
- Strathfield
- Sunny Ridge
- Sunnyside
- Suurfontein (2)
- Swaelkrans
- Tafelkop
- Tafeni
- Tarkastad
- Temple Vale
- Templeton
- Teviot
- The Downs
- The Glen
- Thembani
- Thorneycroft
- Thornhill
- Toorkop
- Tsitsikamma
- Turveys Post
- Tweefontein
- Tweerivieren (2)
- Tylden
- Uitkyk
- Uitryk
- Umtwakazi
- Upper Didimana
- Upper Gretna
- Upper Lonely
- Uvongo
- Vaaldrift
- Valdai Hills
- Vale End
- Van Vuurenshoek (2)
- Vegkoppies
- Verdien
- Vereeniging
- Victoria Park
- Vleiland
- Vosloosrust
- Vrede
- Vrederus
- Vredevlei
- Vreeniging
- Vrolikskop
- Vrolykskraal (1)
- Vryheid
- Waltersfontein
- Waterkloof
- Waterlea
- Waverley
- Welgesien
- Weltevrede
- Weltevreden

…and 26 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Enoch Mgijima

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

### Water

18 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 lake.

- Bholotwa
- Bongolo
- Bonkolo Dam
- Didimanu
- Die Pan
- Haasfonteinloop
- Klipplaatrivier
- KuZitungu
- Lituli
- Mkonjana
- Ntsikizi
- Suurvlaktespruit
- Swart-Keirivier
- Teebusrivier
- Thomas River
- Thorn River
- Vlekpoortrivier
- Waqu
- Wit-Keirivier
- Xoki

### Hills and mountains

89 mountains; 49 hills; 13 mountain passes; 1 peak; 1 valley.

- Groot-Winterverg · 2,305 m
- Vaalkop · 2,152 m
- Aasvoëlberg · 2,145 m
- Toorberg · 2,124 m
- Little Winterberg · 2,113 m
- Tafelkop · 2,107 m
- Besemgoedrand · 2,105 m
- Leeukop · 2,093 m
- Malabarsberg · 2,091 m
- Groenkop · 2,072 m
- Mount Steep · 2,066 m
- Duiwelskop · 2,061 m
- Wildskutsberg · 2,033 m
- Suurkop · 2,021 m
- Donkerhoeksberg · 2,016 m
- Andriesberg · 2,012 m
- Mount Shepstone · 2,002 m
- Toorkop · 2,000 m
- Satanskop · 1,990 m
- Kroonberg · 1,988 m
- Rooiberg · 1,987 m
- Hangklip · 1,985 m
- Grootberg · 1,982 m
- Aasvoëlkop · 1,978 m

…and 129 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Hex Plantation

### Getting around

17 railway stations; 4 airfields; 1 airport.

- Bailey
- Bolotwa
- Bombani
- Bowker’s Park
- Halse
- Halseton
- Hofmeyr
- Imvani
- Lower Incline
- Molteno
- Molteno
- Quarrelbrook
- Queenstown
- Queenstown Airport
- Sterkstroom
- Stockdale
- Stormberg
- Syfergat
- Tarkastad
- Tylden
- Tylden
- Waqu

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Weather in Enoch Mgijima and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chris Hani District, the warmest month is Jan (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C). About 725 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (115 mm) and the driest Jun (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **August to May**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 115 

Feb 20 110 

Mar 18 91 

Apr 15 59 

May 12 24 

Jun 8 18 

Jul 8 23 

Aug 10 25 

Sep 14 32 

Oct 16 59 

Nov 18 76 

Dec 20 91 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Enoch Mgijima

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Martje Venter Hospital · Enoch Mgijima 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-32.00949&mlon=26.25801#map=17/-32.00949/26.25801) 

Petrol pump Caltex Scotts Garage · Enoch Mgijima 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-32.00815&mlon=26.26282#map=17/-32.00815/26.26282) 

Hotel Royal Hotel · Enoch Mgijima 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-32.00749&mlon=26.26007#map=17/-32.00749/26.26007) 

School Siyabathanda Play Group · Enoch Mgijima 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-32.00825&mlon=26.24634#map=17/-32.00825/26.24634) 

Police station Tarkastad South African Police Service · Enoch Mgijima 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-32.00703&mlon=26.25733#map=17/-32.00703/26.25733) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Enoch Mgijima

Places mapped inside Enoch Mgijima in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals17
- Banks23
- ATMs19
- Petrol pumps30
- Hotels54
- Shopping malls5
- Schools304
- Colleges and universities8
- Pharmacies11
- Restaurants49
- Police stations10
- Dental clinics5

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Other local municipalities in Chris Hani District

- Emalahleni
- Engcobo
- Intsika Yethu
- Inxuba Yethemba
- Sakhisizwe

## Quick answers

- Where is Enoch Mgijima?In Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- What borders Enoch Mgijima?Amahlathi, Emalahleni, Intsika Yethu, Inxuba Yethemba, Raymond Mhlaba and Walter Sisulu
- What is there to see in Enoch Mgijima?Adnriesbergen Nature Reserve, Black Eagle Private Nature Reserve, Commando Drift, Koos Ras Natuurreservaat
- What time zone is Enoch Mgijima in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Enoch Mgijima?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Enoch Mgijima?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Enoch Mgijima?426 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Enoch Mgijima?Settlements lie between 575 m and 1,902 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Enoch Mgijima?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Enoch Mgijima?Groot-Winterverg (2,305 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Enoch Mgijima?August to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Enoch Mgijima?Martje Venter Hospital, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Enoch Mgijima?Caltex Scotts Garage, about 23 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Enoch Mgijima?17 mapped
- How many banks are in Enoch Mgijima?23 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Enoch Mgijima?19 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Enoch Mgijima?30 mapped
- What is the P-code of Enoch Mgijima?ZA2139 (OCHA common operational dataset)