# Elundini Municipality, Joe Gqabi District – Population

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Local municipality · Joe Gqabi District 

# Elundini

Elundini is a local municipality of South Africa in Joe Gqabi District, Eastern Cape Province. It had an estimated **131,664 people** in 2020 on 5,019 km² (about 26 per km²). 215 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 191 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 131,664people (2020)
- 5,019km²
- 191mapped services
- 1,456 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Elundini?

Elundini had an estimated **131,664 people** in 2020 — 38.8% of Joe Gqabi District, 75th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,097 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Joe Gqabi District figure of 1,095). Spread over 5,019 km², that is about **26 people per km²**, 110th of 190 local municipalities.

34.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 24 across Joe Gqabi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****13,437**

5–9 ****15,750**

10–14 ****16,691**

15–19 ****14,542**

20–24 ****9,387**

25–29 ****7,581**

30–34 ****7,752**

35–39 ****7,124**

40–44 ****5,751**

45–49 ****5,205**

50–54 ****5,316**

55–59 ****5,321**

60–64 ****5,339**

65–69 ****4,322**

70–74 ****3,525**

75–79 ****2,740**

80+ ****1,881**

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 Elundini?

Elundini lies in [Joe Gqabi District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/joe-gqabi/), [Eastern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 7 other local municipalities: [Engcobo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/engcobo/), [King Sabata Dalindyebo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/o-r-tambo/king-sabata-dalindyebo/), [Matatiele](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/alfred-nzo/matatiele/), [Mhlontlo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/o-r-tambo/mhlontlo/), [Sakhisizwe](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/sakhisizwe/), [Senqu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/joe-gqabi/senqu/) and [Umzimvubu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/alfred-nzo/umzimvubu/). By area it is the 75th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 19.6% of [Joe Gqabi District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/joe-gqabi/). The centre of Elundini is about 576 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 71 km from Barkly East, the main town of Joe Gqabi District. The centre point is at 30.9266° S, 28.3436° E. Local names: EC141 .

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 Elundini

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Elundini: 1 waterfall; 1 attraction.

- Nxaxa Waterfall · waterfall
- Rock Painting · attraction

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: Elundini

- 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

- K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) · Mthatha76 km
- Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) · Maseru(Mazenod)180 km

### Nearest railway station

Maclear (Elundini), about 16 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.1 hours, sunrise around 04:57) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 07:02, sunset around 17:11).

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 Elundini

Open gazetteers list **215 villages, towns and localities** in Elundini. The largest with a recorded population: Ugie (16,133), Tlokoeng (15,884) and Maclear (12,604). Settlements here lie between about 949 m and 2,001 m above sea level (median 1,456 m).

- Annyama
- Antelope Park
- Bethania
- Bhantini
- Black Fountain
- Blekana
- Bloekomhof
- Bowden
- Calucalu
- Caweni
- Chamisso
- Chevy Chase
- Cicira
- Colon
- Cransmoor
- Diboteng
- Dikonyeleng
- Diphini
- Diphokong
- Dipini
- Dludlu
- Dulwane
- Elands Heights
- Emagonyanweni
- Faluku
- Feltham
- Fletcherville
- Fontana
- Frankstead
- Galatyeni
- Gemfane
- Glen Avice
- Goji
- Golomane
- Gqaqala
- Ha-Nokholoko
- Ha-Qhadi
- Ha-Sefoko
- Hardale
- High View
- Hlangalane
- Kaffersleg
- Kapa
- Katkop
- Kenmore
- Kholumolumo
- Killarney
- Kinira Poort
- Kinirapoort
- Koebung
- Komkulu
- Ku-Fefa
- Ku-Mayima
- Ku-Ndoda
- Ku-Ngcengane
- KuMathumbu
- KuMbulunga
- KuNtabankulu
- KwaGcwabe
- KwaMleko
- KwaQala
- Lahlangubo
- Lalini
- Lehlakaneng
- Lekgwareng
- Lekhoba
- Lixeni
- Lokishini
- Longden
- Louden
- Lower Tsitsana
- Lubisini
- Lugcadweni
- Luzi
- Mabbalane
- Mabugulu
- Maclear
- Madwaleni
- Mafusini
- Maghatseng
- Magutyubeni
- Magwaca
- Mahaneng
- Mahanyaneni
- Mahemeng
- Mahlubini
- Makanyaneng
- Makeng
- Makhalitseng
- Makuatlana
- Makwatlane
- Manfengwini
- Mangoloaneng
- Maplotini
- Marombe
- Matafeni
- Mathunzini
- Mazizini
- Mbidlana
- Mbinja
- Mbizeni
- Mcambalala
- Mcwangele
- Mdeni
- Mdilingwa
- Mewangele
- Mfanta
- Mgco-tyana
- Mlamlankunzi
- Mohoabatsana
- Mohoatla
- Moroka
- Mount Hope
- Moyeni
- Mpharane
- Mpukane
- Mrwatyeni
- Msingizane
- Nayijele
- Ncambalala
- Ncembu
- Ncfilukeni
- Nelani
- New Stand
- Ngcele
- Ngdilwe
- Ngonjaneni
- Ngqayi
- Ngxaza
- Ngxazana
- Ngxingweni
- Ngxoto
- Niagara
- Njaboya
- Njikelweni
- Nkalweni
- Nkangala
- Nqanqarhu
- Ntabeni
- Ntaberu
- Ntaboduli
- Ntatyaneni
- Ntuku
- Ntywenka
- Nxotshana
- Oakleigh
- Oliviersrust
- Philipsrust
- Pholile
- Phuthing
- Pirintsho
- Platana
- Pretoria
- Printso
- Qhoehane
- Qobong
- Qokolweni
- Qulungashe
- Qurana
- Qutsuma
- Ramatee
- Reed Park
- Rhodesia
- Risler
- Rosendal
- Sakute
- Sapulandake
- Sekgutlong
- Seqhobong
- Setabataba
- Setala
- Sethathi
- Siginggini
- Sigodini
- Silindini
- Sinqungweni
- Sinxago
- Sithana
- Sixotgeni
- Siyalweni
- Somerton
- Stinkord
- Tabarulu
- Tabase
- Templehorn
- Thabakhubelu
- Thabaputsoa
- Thembekeni
- Thembeni
- Thokwano
- Tinana
- Tlokoeng
- Tokwana
- Triple Streams
- Tsatsana
- Tshikitsha
- Tshoana
- Tsitsa
- Tsoelike
- Tsolobeng
- Tyeni
- Ugie
- Uluxa
- Umnga Flats
- Upper Sinxago
- Upper Tsitsana
- Woodcliffs
- Xaxazana
- Zanyeni
- Zimbane
- Zimbileni
- Zingonyameni
- Zintlawini
- Zwelitsha
- eNtabeni

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 Elundini

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

### Water

88 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Braagate-se-loop
- Brorweni
- Chevy Chase
- Dinameng
- Diphini
- Diphini
- Gatbergrivier
- Gqaqala
- Gqwirana
- Hawerspruit
- Hlankomo
- Hlanyalane
- Inxu
- Inxwana
- Kapa
- Khohlong
- Klein-Mooirivier
- Koebung
- Koena
- Kramkra
- Ku-Ngindi
- KuNtombizininzi
- KuSilindi
- KwaFahlu

…and 65 more.

### Hills and mountains

44 mountains; 16 hills; 6 mountain passes.

- The Ram · 2,637 m
- Wetterhorn · 2,581 m
- Mount Hope · 2,467 m
- Newman’s Peak · 2,400 m
- Pondo Pass · 2,241 m
- Colon Koppe · 2,140 m
- Lehana’s Pass · 2,120 m
- Castle · 2,105 m
- Perdeberg · 2,050 m
- Prentjiesberg · 2,024 m
- Pincushion Hill · 2,004 m
- Sigoga · 1,978 m
- Eagle Rock · 1,960 m
- Ben Hope · 1,920 m
- KwaTswayi · 1,885 m
- Pitseng Pass · 1,870 m
- Kings Kop · 1,868 m
- Seqhobong · 1,868 m
- Tentkop · 1,862 m
- Castle Kop · 1,837 m
- Lions Head · 1,832 m
- Zingulhem · 1,811 m
- Rooikop · 1,807 m
- KwaDludlu · 1,798 m

…and 42 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves; 1 forest.

- Delville Bos
- Fort Ussher Plantation
- Lehana Plantation

### Getting around

3 airfields; 2 bridges; 1 railway station.

- Boisen Bridge
- Maclear
- Maclear
- Moiketsi Bridge
- Ugie
- Ugie

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 Elundini and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Joe Gqabi District, the warmest month is Jan (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (6 °C). About 577 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (86 mm) and the driest Jul (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **September to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 86 

Feb 20 86 

Mar 18 71 

Apr 14 52 

May 10 22 

Jun 6 21 

Jul 6 18 

Aug 8 23 

Sep 13 21 

Oct 16 47 

Nov 18 59 

Dec 20 72 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Elundini

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Maclear Hospital · Elundini 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.07547&mlon=28.34706#map=17/-31.07547/28.34706) 

Bank Capitec Bank ATM · Elundini 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.06784&mlon=28.34691#map=17/-31.06784/28.34691) 

ATM Caltex Freshstop Maclear · Elundini 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.07009&mlon=28.35280#map=17/-31.07009/28.35280) 

Petrol pump Caltex Maclear Motor Spares · Elundini 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.07013&mlon=28.35285#map=17/-31.07013/28.35285) 

Hotel Fairbairn Guest Farm · Elundini 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.03121&mlon=28.24176#map=17/-31.03121/28.24176) 

School Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School · Elundini 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-30.88086&mlon=28.34971#map=17/-30.88086/28.34971) 

College Ingwe TVET College Tlokoeng Campus · Elundini 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-30.68664&mlon=28.50712#map=17/-30.68664/28.50712) 

Police station Maclear Police Station · Elundini 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.06680&mlon=28.35110#map=17/-31.06680/28.35110) 

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 Elundini

Places mapped inside Elundini in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals4
- Banks9
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels5
- Schools138
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants15
- Police stations7

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 Joe Gqabi District

- Senqu
- Walter Sisulu

## Quick answers

- Where is Elundini?In Joe Gqabi District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Elundini?131,664 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Elundini?About 23 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Elundini?About 26 people per km²
- What borders Elundini?Engcobo, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Matatiele, Mhlontlo, Sakhisizwe, Senqu and Umzimvubu
- What is there to see in Elundini?Nxaxa Waterfall, Rock Painting
- What time zone is Elundini in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Elundini?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Elundini?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Elundini?215 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Elundini?Settlements lie between 949 m and 2,001 m
- What is the highest point in Elundini?The Ram (2,637 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Elundini?September to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Elundini?Maclear Hospital, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Elundini?Capitec Bank ATM, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Elundini?Caltex Freshstop Maclear, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Elundini?Caltex Maclear Motor Spares, about 16 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Elundini?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Elundini?9 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Elundini?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Elundini?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Elundini?ZA2141 (OCHA common operational dataset)