Local municipality · Chris Hani District # Sakhisizwe Sakhisizwe is a local municipality of South Africa in Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape Province. It had an estimated 58,039 people in 2020 on 2,318 km² (about 25 per km²). 83 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 136 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 58,039 people (2020) - 2,318 km² - 136 mapped services - 1,288 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Sakhisizwe? Sakhisizwe had an estimated 58,039 people in 2020 — 7.7% of Chris Hani District, 145th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,056 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chris Hani District figure of 1,090). Spread over 2,318 km², that is about 25 people per km², 113th of 190 local municipalities. 34.3% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 25 across Chris Hani District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people. - 0–4 6,353 - 5–9 6,756 - 10–14 6,796 - 15–19 6,177 - 20–24 4,082 - 25–29 3,428 - 30–34 3,689 - 35–39 3,233 - 40–44 2,763 - 45–49 2,516 - 50–54 2,591 - 55–59 2,368 - 60–64 2,294 - 65–69 1,720 - 70–74 1,498 - 75–79 966 - 80+ 809 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Sakhisizwe? Sakhisizwe lies in Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 5 other local municipalities: Elundini, Emalahleni, Engcobo, Intsika Yethu and Senqu. By area it is the 155th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 6.4% of Chris Hani District. The centre of Sakhisizwe is about 638 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 98 km from Queenstown, the main town of Chris Hani District. The centre point is at 31.4678° S, 27.7844° E. Local names: EC138. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Know before you go: Sakhisizwe - 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 85 km - King Phalo Airport (ELS) · East London 174 km ### Nearest railway station Cala Road (Sakhisizwe), about 12 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.2 hours, sunrise around 04:58) and shortest in Jun (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 17:12). 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 Sakhisizwe Open gazetteers list 83 villages, towns and localities in Sakhisizwe. The largest with a recorded population: Khowa (17,224) and Cala (15,764). Settlements here lie between about 1,116 m and 1,581 m above sea level (median 1,288 m). - Askeaton - Blue Gum Vale - Bumbana - Cala - Cala Pass - Cibini - Eensaam - Emnexe - Fama - Galili - Garryowen - Glen Alphen - Gubenxa Kroon - Hillview - Hota-Mbeule - Indwana - Innistore - Kerrera - Khowa - Komkulu - Ku-Nomadambe - Ku-Zikonkwane - KuHota - KuLanganci - KuManzana - KuQwempe - KuSauti - KwaGcina - KwaMgcodo - KwaNokepeyi - Lahlangubo - Lalini - Langanci - Lokishini - Lower Cala - Ludakeni - Lufutha - Luhlalwini - Lutha - Luxeni - Macangceni - Mahlungulu - Manzimahle - Manzimdaka - Maqwateni - Marydale - Masibambane - Matanzima - Mbenge - Mbodlana - Mcewuli - Mdeni - Mgxumza - Mhlonyaneni - Mlungisi - Mmangweni - Mnxe - Mtingwevu - Mungisi - Mxatule - Nyalasa - Paardekraal - Pama - Polar Park - Qiba - Rebelskloof - Saint Gabriel - Sifondile - Sifonondile - Sigangeni - Siginqini - Stokwes Basin - Taynult - The Glen - The Home - The Willows - Trust - Tsengiwe - Tshukutshezi - Union - Upper Cala - Upper Ndwana - Vergenoeg Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Sakhisizwe Named natural and historic features inside Sakhisizwe, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 28 rivers and streams. - Cala - Cicira - Emnxe - Entelonga - Inyoka - KuHota - KuKowa - KuLanganci - KuManzimahle - KuMshotana - KuNtwanaxana - Kubanku - KwaMaxongo - Mbewuteni - Mbokotwa - Mzwazwa - Ncengu - Ndwana - Ngcotyana - Ngxingweni - Ntsuba - Ntungela - Qiba - Slangrivier …and 4 more. ### Hills and mountains 13 mountains; 4 hills; 4 mountain passes. - Vanzylsberg · 2,163 m - The Castle · 1,995 m - Camel Rock · 1,962 m - Mount Ararat · 1,868 m - Barkly Pass · 1,789 m - Loskop · 1,726 m - Kwa-Goniwe Tyaliti · 1,705 m - Blougatkop · 1,690 m - KuGetyesa · 1,633 m - KuZingqutu · 1,621 m - Koppie Alleen · 1,594 m - Kannaskop · 1,577 m - Mtingwevu · 1,562 m - Suikerboskop · 1,516 m - Tafelberg · 1,493 m - Tolkop · 1,462 m - KuNgolokota · 1,419 m - Cala Pass · 1,368 m - Tsomo Poort · 1,316 m - Mount Nqayi · 1,283 m - Indwepoort · 1,186 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest. - Mbinene ### Estates 1 estate. - Langanci Plantation ### Getting around 3 railway stations; 2 airfields. - Cala - Cala Road - Elliot - Elliot Old - Ryno 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 Sakhisizwe 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. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sakhisizwe | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | HearCare Fountain Hospital · Sakhisizwe | 9.3 km | Map | | Bank | FNB Cala · Sakhisizwe | 10 km | Map | | ATM | Cala Main Road · Sakhisizwe | 10 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Engen · Sakhisizwe | 11 km | Map | | Hotel | Sinako Luxury Guest House · Sakhisizwe | 12 km | Map | | School | Xonya Pre-School · Sakhisizwe | 5.3 km | Map | | Police station | SAPS Ngcobo Police Station · Engcobo | 31 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 Sakhisizwe Places mapped inside Sakhisizwe in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 7 - Banks 5 - ATMs 4 - Petrol pumps 8 - Hotels 4 - Schools 104 - Pharmacies 1 - Restaurants 3 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 Chris Hani District - Emalahleni - Engcobo - Enoch Mgijima - Intsika Yethu - Inxuba Yethemba ## Quick answers - Where is Sakhisizwe? In Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Sakhisizwe? 58,039 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Sakhisizwe? About 24 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Sakhisizwe? About 25 people per km² - What borders Sakhisizwe? Elundini, Emalahleni, Engcobo, Intsika Yethu and Senqu - What time zone is Sakhisizwe in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Sakhisizwe? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Sakhisizwe? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sakhisizwe? 83 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sakhisizwe? Settlements lie between 1,116 m and 1,581 m - What is the highest point in Sakhisizwe? Vanzylsberg (2,163 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sakhisizwe? August to May - Where is the nearest hospital to Sakhisizwe? HearCare Fountain Hospital, about 9.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sakhisizwe? FNB Cala, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Sakhisizwe? Cala Main Road, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sakhisizwe? Engen, about 11 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Sakhisizwe? 7 mapped - How many banks are in Sakhisizwe? 5 mapped - How many ATMs are in Sakhisizwe? 4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sakhisizwe? 8 mapped - What is the P-code of Sakhisizwe? ZA2138 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 2,317.6 km² - P-code: ZA2138 - District: Chris Hani District - Main town: Cala --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/sakhisizwe/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.