# Inxuba Yethemba Municipality, Chris Hani District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/inxuba-yethemba/ Local municipality · Chris Hani District # Inxuba Yethemba Inxuba Yethemba is a local municipality of South Africa in Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape Province. It had an estimated **66,838 people** in 2020 on 11,663 km² (about 5.7 per km²). 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 180 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 66,838people (2020) - 11,663km² - 180mapped services - 1,091 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Inxuba Yethemba? Inxuba Yethemba had an estimated **66,838 people** in 2020 — 8.9% of Chris Hani District, 132nd of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,041 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chris Hani District figure of 1,090). Spread over 11,663 km², that is about **5.7 people per km²**, 160th of 190 local municipalities. 28.2% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 25 across Chris Hani District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,143** 5–9 ****6,508** 10–14 ****6,184** 15–19 ****5,333** 20–24 ****4,607** 25–29 ****5,037** 30–34 ****5,332** 35–39 ****5,237** 40–44 ****4,574** 45–49 ****3,751** 50–54 ****3,482** 55–59 ****3,109** 60–64 ****2,727** 65–69 ****2,039** 70–74 ****1,351** 75–79 ****769** 80+ ****655** Source: [Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zaf). ## Where is Inxuba Yethemba? Inxuba Yethemba 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 8 other local municipalities: [Blue Crane Route](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/cacadu/blue-crane-route/), [Dr Beyers Naude](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/cacadu/dr-beyers-naude/), [Emthanjeni](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/emthanjeni/), [Enoch Mgijima](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/enoch-mgijima/), [Raymond Mhlaba](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/amathole/raymond-mhlaba/), [Ubuntu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/ubuntu/), [Umsobomvu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/umsobomvu/) and [Walter Sisulu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/joe-gqabi/walter-sisulu/). By area it is the 23rd largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 32.0% of [Chris Hani District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/). The centre of Inxuba Yethemba is about 737 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 151 km from Queenstown, the main town of Chris Hani District. The centre point is at 31.8640° S, 25.2713° E. Local names: EC131 . 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 Inxuba Yethemba OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Inxuba Yethemba: 3 viewpoints; 2 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 monument. - Agtersneeuberg Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Mountain Zebra National Park · nature reserve - Dam lookout · viewpoint - Rooiplaat Loop Viewpoint · viewpoint - Sonnenrust Loop Viewpoint · viewpoint - Jurie Lombard Watermill · attraction - Mountain Zebra Rest Camp Pool · attraction - Big Rock · 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: Inxuba Yethemba - 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 - Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) · Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)239 km - King Phalo Airport (ELS) · East London273 km ### Nearest railway station Cypress Grove (Inxuba Yethemba), about 8.9 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.2 hours, sunrise around 05:07) and shortest in Jun (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:16, sunset around 17:21). 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 Inxuba Yethemba Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in Inxuba Yethemba. The largest with a recorded population: Cradock (43,936) and Middelburg (22,380). Settlements here lie between about 831 m and 1,358 m above sea level (median 1,091 m). - Conway - Cradock - Edenfield - El Alemein - Glen Alfa - Grassridge - Groenkloof - Groot-Samenkomst - Hazeldene - Herbou - Kwaairivier - Kwanonzame - Lingelihle - Lowlands - Magjuan - Maryland - Michausdal - Middelburg - Middelplaas - Midros - Mortimer - Perserance - Review - River View - Rodenia - Rosmead - Rusoord - Schoombee - Sunnyside - Tarkabrug - The Meadows - Thornwood - Uitkyk - Visrivier - West Burn 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 Inxuba Yethemba Named natural and historic features inside Inxuba Yethemba, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 3 lakes; 1 dam. - Droëkloofrivier - Egerton Dam - Gannahoekrivier - Grassridge Dam - Great Fish - Groot-Brakrivier - Kelley - Patterson Dam - Kommandodriftdam - Lake Arthur - Myldam - Palingrivier - Pretoriuskraalstroom - Rietfonteinspruit - Seligman Dam - Tarkarivier - Teebusrivier ### Hills and mountains 102 mountains; 81 hills; 15 mountain passes; 6 valleys; 1 peak. - Kompasberg · 2,443 m - Nardousberg · 2,358 m - Aasvoëlberg · 2,264 m - Renosterberg · 2,184 m - Blinkberg · 2,126 m - Lootsberg · 2,080 m - Besemgoedkop · 2,037 m - Rooikop · 2,021 m - Tierkloof se Berg · 2,012 m - Thyskop · 1,998 m - Mierskop · 1,987 m - Boesmanskop · 1,986 m - Lootsbergpas · 1,983 m - Skurftebergkop · 1,979 m - Bakenskop · 1,968 m - Driekop · 1,953 m - Wolweberg · 1,949 m - Kamberg · 1,942 m - Suurkop · 1,939 m - Rooihoogte · 1,936 m - Die Keps · 1,925 m - Tiertoring · 1,907 m - Neusberg · 1,902 m - Grootkom · 1,896 m …and 181 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Mountain Zebra National Park ### Getting around 11 railway stations; 2 airfields. - Baroda - Cradock - Cradock - Dassiedeur - Drennan - Halesowen - Middelburg - Mortimer - Mortimer - Nelland - Rosmead - Schoombee - Visrivier 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 Inxuba Yethemba 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 Inxuba Yethemba Need Nearest mapped Distance Hotel Lowlands Country House · Inxuba Yethemba 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.90390&mlon=25.47433#map=17/-31.90390/25.47433) School Marlow Agricultural High School · Inxuba Yethemba 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-32.10406&mlon=25.58537#map=17/-32.10406/25.58537) 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 Inxuba Yethemba Places mapped inside Inxuba Yethemba in open map data, by type. - Hospitals5 - Banks10 - ATMs5 - Petrol pumps16 - Hotels41 - Schools65 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants28 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics1 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 - Enoch Mgijima - Intsika Yethu - Sakhisizwe ## Quick answers - Where is Inxuba Yethemba?In Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Inxuba Yethemba?66,838 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Inxuba Yethemba?About 30 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Inxuba Yethemba?About 5.7 people per km² - What borders Inxuba Yethemba?Blue Crane Route, Dr Beyers Naude, Emthanjeni, Enoch Mgijima, Raymond Mhlaba, Ubuntu, Umsobomvu and Walter Sisulu - What is there to see in Inxuba Yethemba?Agtersneeuberg Nature Reserve, Big Rock, Dam lookout, Jurie Lombard Watermill - What time zone is Inxuba Yethemba in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Inxuba Yethemba?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Inxuba Yethemba?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Inxuba Yethemba?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Inxuba Yethemba?Settlements lie between 831 m and 1,358 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Inxuba Yethemba?3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Inxuba Yethemba?Kompasberg (2,443 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Inxuba Yethemba?August to May - How many hospitals are in Inxuba Yethemba?5 mapped - How many banks are in Inxuba Yethemba?10 mapped - How many ATMs are in Inxuba Yethemba?5 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Inxuba Yethemba?16 mapped - What is the P-code of Inxuba Yethemba?ZA2131 (OCHA common operational dataset)