# King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, O.R.Tambo District

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Local municipality · O.R.Tambo District 

# King Sabata Dalindyebo

King Sabata Dalindyebo is a local municipality of South Africa in O.R.Tambo District, Eastern Cape Province. It had an estimated **460,104 people** in 2020 on 3,019 km² (about 152 per km²). 382 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 681 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 460,104people (2020)
- 3,019km²
- 681mapped services
- 753 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in King Sabata Dalindyebo?

King Sabata Dalindyebo had an estimated **460,104 people** in 2020 — 33.9% of O.R.Tambo District, 17th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,163 women for every 1,000 men (close to the O.R.Tambo District figure of 1,163). Spread over 3,019 km², that is about **152 people per km²**, 19th of 190 local municipalities.

34.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 20 across O.R.Tambo District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.

0–4 ****48,498**

5–9 ****54,440**

10–14 ****56,971**

15–19 ****55,998**

20–24 ****39,959**

25–29 ****33,763**

30–34 ****32,734**

35–39 ****28,117**

40–44 ****21,746**

45–49 ****17,568**

50–54 ****16,006**

55–59 ****14,311**

60–64 ****13,022**

65–69 ****8,943**

70–74 ****8,581**

75–79 ****5,126**

80+ ****4,321**

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 King Sabata Dalindyebo?

King Sabata Dalindyebo lies in [O.R.Tambo District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/o-r-tambo/), [Eastern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 5 other local municipalities: [Elundini](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/joe-gqabi/elundini/), [Engcobo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/engcobo/), [Mbhashe](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/amathole/mbhashe/), [Mhlontlo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/o-r-tambo/mhlontlo/) and [Nyandeni](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/o-r-tambo/nyandeni/). By area it is the 131st largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 24.9% of [O.R.Tambo District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/o-r-tambo/). The centre of King Sabata Dalindyebo is about 669 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. The centre point is at 31.7512° S, 28.6140° E. Local names: EC157 .

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 King Sabata Dalindyebo

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in King Sabata Dalindyebo: 2 nature reserves; 2 museums; 1 attraction; 1 viewpoint; 1 ruins.

- Nelson Mandela Museum · museum
- Nelson Mandela Museum, Qunu · museum
- Luchaba Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Nduli Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Baby Hole in the Wall · viewpoint
- Mandela House · attraction
- Grosvenor Hotel · ruins

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: King Sabata Dalindyebo

- 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) · Mthatha23 km
- King Phalo Airport (ELS) · East London161 km

### Nearest railway station

Qunu (King Sabata Dalindyebo), about 2.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.2 hours, sunrise around 04:54) and shortest in Jun (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:02, sunset around 17:08).

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 King Sabata Dalindyebo

Open gazetteers list **382 villages, towns and localities** in King Sabata Dalindyebo. The largest with a recorded population: Mthatha (164,848), Mqanduli (3,171) and Qunu (213). Settlements here lie between about 12 m and 1,057 m above sea level (median 753 m).

- Amendu
- Bacela
- Bakeni
- Bashee Bridge
- Bavuma
- Belekana
- Bellrock
- Bhaziya
- Bityi
- Black Rock
- Buwa
- Caba
- Cefane
- Centuli
- Cezu
- Chizele
- Chris Hani
- Chumbi
- Cibini
- Cicira
- Cirira Opleidingskool
- Coffee Bay
- Crocodilevlei
- Cunstula
- Cwecwe
- Dankeni
- Darabe
- De Colligny Mission Station
- Dikeni
- Diova
- Dlakatweni
- Dulwini
- Dwaleni
- Efeta
- Emandlandeni
- Entebe
- Enyandeni
- Ezintabeni
- Fama
- Fort Gale
- Fort Gale North
- Futye
- Gazini
- Gengqe
- Golomi
- Gotyibeni
- Gqabati
- Gqubeni
- Griebdale
- Guduse
- Gxojana
- Hairfield
- Hely Grove
- Hillcrest
- Hlabatshane
- Hole in the Wall
- Ikwezi
- Ironstone
- Jabula
- Joen Slovo
- Jojweni
- Kala
- Kambi
- Kohlo
- Komkhulu
- Kongeni
- Kotishini
- Ku-Buka
- Ku-Canti
- Ku-Duka
- Ku-Gengqe
- Ku-Hlope
- Ku-Lozulu
- Ku-Magubu
- Ku-Malongwe
- Ku-Mankazana
- Ku-Mapahla
- Ku-Mhlabubomvu
- Ku-Mvezo
- Ku-Ncengana
- Ku-Ndlunkulu
- Ku-Njombela
- Ku-Nokana
- Ku-Nongcwengana
- Ku-Nqwati
- Ku-Nyokinala
- Ku-Raxa
- Ku-Sigiba
- Ku-Sinxuzula
- KuBeke
- KuGangxu
- KuGqangushe
- KuGunjana
- KuLudondolo
- KuLuxomo
- KuMayibe
- KuMbozwana
- KuMgawuli
- KuNcalolo
- KuNgqovu
- KuNqwati
- KuSikulume
- KuTogwana
- KuXenge
- Kubeka
- Kujonga
- Kunene
- Kwa-Dukatole
- Kwa-Gcaleka
- Kwa-Gomatana
- Kwa-Herman
- Kwa-Kahla
- Kwa-Maradede
- Kwa-Mbanyaru
- Kwa-Mlawu
- Kwa-Ndinja
- Kwa-Ninwayo
- Kwa-Ntabezulu
- Kwa-Ntshoma
- Kwa-Pahla
- Kwa-Tshezi
- Kwa-Xego
- KwaBityi
- KwaCawu
- KwaDilatashe
- KwaGomatana
- KwaGubevu
- KwaMhaga
- KwaMiya
- KwaMlawu
- KwaNxele
- KwaQiya
- KwaSaba
- KwaSidumo
- KwaXokoshe
- Kwaaiman
- Kwamhaqa
- Kwantshele
- Kwenxura
- Lalini
- Lands End
- Lindini
- Lower-Ngqwara
- Lubalekweni
- Ludaka
- Lukwetu
- Lulwalweni
- Lupondweni
- Luxeni
- Luxolweni
- Lwandlana
- Mabehana
- Mabhaleni
- Machibini
- Madakeni
- Madwaleni
- Magontsini
- Mahlubini
- Mahluleni
- Majwareni
- Malindini
- Mampingeni
- Mampondweni
- Manangeni
- Mancam
- Mancotsheni
- Mandela Park
- Mandileni
- Mandlaneni
- Mandlovini
- Mangqabasheni
- Mantshilibeni
- Manxiweni
- Manyosini
- Manzotweni
- Mapuzi
- Maqadini
- Maqanyeni
- Maqhinebeni
- Maqhingeni
- Maqomeni
- Maqwambini
- Marawuleni
- Masana
- Mateko
- Matshongwe
- Matyeni
- Mavundleni
- Maweni
- Maxwele
- Mazizini
- Mbane
- Mbanyaru
- Mbholompo
- Mbozisa
- Mbuqe Extension
- Mcata
- Mdeni
- Mdiliweni
- Mgweni
- Mgxobozo
- Mhlahlane
- Mhlangura
- Milinge
- Mjikweni
- Mmangweni
- Mmelwane
- Mncwasa
- Mnqanda
- Monarch
- Mount Blazes
- Mount Pleasant
- Moyeni
- Mpafeni
- Mpako
- Mpambu
- Mpandela
- Mpapela
- Mpeko
- Mpindweni
- Mpunzana
- Mputi
- Mqanduli
- Mqekezweni
- Mqemeni
- Mqokrweni
- Mrotshozo
- Msukeni
- Mtentu
- Mthatha
- Mthentu
- Mvasini
- Mvezo
- Mxambule
- Myezo Park
- Mzinya
- Nayisifili
- Ncambedlana
- Ncambele
- Ncanaseni
- Ncise
- Ncolo
- Ndibela
- Ndisane
- Ndlovana
- Ndlunkulu
- Ndokwane
- Ndundumeni
- Nenga
- New Brighton
- Newrest
- Ngangelizwe
- Ngaphezulu
- Ngcatembeni
- Ngcenduna
- Ngcilibanzi
- Ngcwanguba
- Ngingqini
- Ngqakayi
- Ngqumane
- Ngqungf
- Ngqungu
- Ngqwara
- Ngumngum
- Ngwala
- Ngwangweni
- Ngwevana
- Ngxingweni
- Ngxubevange
- Njeni
- Nkalweni
- Nkanini
- Nkominco
- Nkwalini
- Nomcama
- Nonkobe
- Nooitgedacht
- North Crest
- Norwood
- Nqati
- Nqcekuma
- Ntabeliza
- Ntabeni
- Ntilini
- Ntimangweni
- Ntlakwedlela
- Ntlakysporo
- Ntlanjeni
- Ntlekiseni
- Ntlukuhla
- Ntshabeni
- Ntshele
- Ntsitshana
- Nyandeni
- Oakancu
- Old Morley
- Orange Grove
- Phangindela
- Pola Park
- Qawukeni
- Qelane
- Qingqolo
- Qiya
- Qokolweni
- Qolweni
- Qota
- Qozeleni
- Qubeni
- Qunu
- Relegwini
- Rhuyrwala
- Ridge
- Rini
- Ross Mission
- Rune
- Sangoni
- Selborne
- Setebe
- Sheshegu
- Shilabeni
- Shukenxa
- Sidwadwa
- Sidwadwa View
- Sigadini
- Sigangeni
- Sigubudweni
- Sigubudwini
- Sihlabeni
- Sikobeni
- Sikolweni
- Silevini
- Silverton
- Siqikini
- Sixonkxweni
- Sixuzulu
- South African National Tuberculosis Settlement
- Southernwood
- Southridge
- Spring Vale
- Tabase
- Tafani
- Tala
- Taleni
- Tambekeni
- Telegap
- Themese
- Thwalikhulu
- Tungwana
- Tungwane
- Tunxe
- Tuymbu
- Twane
- Tyelebane
- Tyeni
- Tyolo
- Tyolweni
- Tyumbu
- Umtata Central
- Upper Cezu
- Upper Ngqwara
- Upper Tabase
- Upper Xongora
- Viedgesville
- Waqu
- Wilo
- Xhugxwala
- Xibeni
- Xongora
- Xonyeni
- Xora
- Xorana
- Xwili
- Zanci
- Zidindi
- Zimbane
- Zinkawu
- Zintukwini
- Zitenjini
- Zixekeni
- Zwelitsha
- eXwili
- mahlungulu

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 King Sabata Dalindyebo

Named natural and historic features inside King Sabata Dalindyebo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

39 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 waterfall.

- Bulembu
- Buwa
- Centuli
- Cicira
- Dikishe
- Guduse
- Kowana
- Ku-Ntlangaza
- Kwa-Bhabha
- Kwa-Mcwabeni Waterfalls
- Lukwetu
- Manqondo
- Mbazisa
- Mgekezweni
- Mgqungqu
- Mngqula
- Mntintloni
- Mpafane
- Mpungutyana
- Mtata
- Mtata Dam
- Mtebe
- Mtentu
- Mtonjane

…and 17 more.

### Hills and mountains

23 hills; 17 mountains; 1 mountain pass.

- Baziya · 1,634 m
- Kwe-Nduli-Epakapi · 1,594 m
- KwaMatiwane · 1,589 m
- Mount Ross · 1,507 m
- KuTsobo · 1,205 m
- Qakancu · 1,123 m
- Ku-Nobuso · 1,077 m
- KuSikobobo · 1,074 m
- Dwaleni · 1,048 m
- Nqaku · 1,039 m
- Ku-Luxomo · 1,037 m
- Julukugu · 1,022 m
- Guquka · 967 m
- Xwili · 964 m
- Ntabeliza · 962 m
- Ndukazi Hill · 961 m
- Relegwini · 949 m
- Bolowane · 929 m
- Sihlabeni · 926 m
- Rune · 925 m
- Yangapi Hill · 920 m
- KuMbulumbulu · 912 m
- Xume · 900 m
- Tabase Nek · 898 m

…and 17 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest; 1 forest reserve; 1 park.

- Gxwaleni
- Mandela Park
- Mpeko Forest

### Estates

2 estates.

- Korana Plantation
- Qunu Plantation

### Getting around

2 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 airfield; 1 bridge.

- Bashee Bridge
- Bityi
- Mthatha Airport
- Umtata Airport
- Viedgesville

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 King Sabata Dalindyebo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of O.R.Tambo District, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 1,064 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (141 mm) and the driest Jun (23 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and April to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 141 

Feb 22 119 

Mar 21 127 

Apr 19 86 

May 17 33 

Jun 14 23 

Jul 14 42 

Aug 15 47 

Sep 17 71 

Oct 18 115 

Nov 19 129 

Dec 21 131 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from King Sabata Dalindyebo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mpeko Clinic · King Sabata Dalindyebo 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.62337&mlon=28.63307#map=17/-31.62337/28.63307) 

Bank Standard Bank · King Sabata Dalindyebo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.81707&mlon=28.76262#map=17/-31.81707/28.76262) 

ATM Boxer Mquanduli · King Sabata Dalindyebo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.82026&mlon=28.76147#map=17/-31.82026/28.76147) 

Petrol pump Sasol · King Sabata Dalindyebo 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.78102&mlon=28.61882#map=17/-31.78102/28.61882) 

Hotel Ocean View Hotel In Coffee Bay · King Sabata Dalindyebo 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.84089&mlon=28.75327#map=17/-31.84089/28.75327) 

Mall Mqanduli Shopping Mall · King Sabata Dalindyebo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.81770&mlon=28.76183#map=17/-31.81770/28.76183) 

School Bambilanga Junior Secondary School · King Sabata Dalindyebo 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.73354&mlon=28.61236#map=17/-31.73354/28.61236) 

College Gwebityala SSS · King Sabata Dalindyebo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.82015&mlon=28.76304#map=17/-31.82015/28.76304) 

Police station SAPS Mqanduli · King Sabata Dalindyebo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.81908&mlon=28.76271#map=17/-31.81908/28.76271) 

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 King Sabata Dalindyebo

Places mapped inside King Sabata Dalindyebo in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals23
- Banks41
- ATMs18
- Petrol pumps27
- Hotels58
- Shopping malls12
- Schools364
- Colleges and universities18
- Pharmacies12
- Restaurants100
- Police stations5
- Dental clinics3

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 O.R.Tambo District

- Mhlontlo
- Ngquza Hill
- Nyandeni
- Port St Johns

## Quick answers

- Where is King Sabata Dalindyebo?In O.R.Tambo District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of King Sabata Dalindyebo?460,104 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in King Sabata Dalindyebo?About 22 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of King Sabata Dalindyebo?About 152 people per km²
- What borders King Sabata Dalindyebo?Elundini, Engcobo, Mbhashe, Mhlontlo and Nyandeni
- What is there to see in King Sabata Dalindyebo?Baby Hole in the Wall, Grosvenor Hotel, Luchaba Nature Reserve, Mandela House
- What time zone is King Sabata Dalindyebo in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in King Sabata Dalindyebo?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in King Sabata Dalindyebo?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in King Sabata Dalindyebo?382 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of King Sabata Dalindyebo?Settlements lie between 12 m and 1,057 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in King Sabata Dalindyebo?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in King Sabata Dalindyebo?Baziya (1,634 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit King Sabata Dalindyebo?February and April to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to King Sabata Dalindyebo?Mpeko Clinic, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to King Sabata Dalindyebo?Standard Bank, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to King Sabata Dalindyebo?Boxer Mquanduli, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to King Sabata Dalindyebo?Sasol, about 3.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in King Sabata Dalindyebo?23 mapped
- How many banks are in King Sabata Dalindyebo?41 mapped
- How many ATMs are in King Sabata Dalindyebo?18 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in King Sabata Dalindyebo?27 mapped
- What is the P-code of King Sabata Dalindyebo?ZA2157 (OCHA common operational dataset)