Local municipality · Sisonke District # Umzimkhulu Umzimkhulu is a local municipality of South Africa in Sisonke District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. It had an estimated 176,136 people in 2020 on 2,436 km² (about 72 per km²). 52 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 228 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 176,136 people (2020) - 2,436 km² - 228 mapped services - 1,174 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Umzimkhulu? Umzimkhulu had an estimated 176,136 people in 2020 — 39.4% of Sisonke District, 61st of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,201 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sisonke District figure of 1,141). Spread over 2,436 km², that is about 72 people per km², 56th of 190 local municipalities. 40.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 21 across Sisonke District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 88 children and older people. - 0–4 22,873 - 5–9 24,382 - 10–14 24,063 - 15–19 21,260 - 20–24 13,186 - 25–29 10,547 - 30–34 10,728 - 35–39 8,718 - 40–44 6,951 - 45–49 6,112 - 50–54 5,681 - 55–59 5,268 - 60–64 5,239 - 65–69 4,352 - 70–74 2,898 - 75–79 2,266 - 80+ 1,612 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Umzimkhulu? Umzimkhulu lies in Sisonke District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. It borders 5 other local municipalities: Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Greater Kokstad, Ubuhlebezwe, Umzumbe and uMuziwabantu. By area it is the 151st largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 23.5% of Sisonke District. The centre of Umzimkhulu is about 526 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 37 km from Ixopo, the main town of Sisonke District. The centre point is at 30.2747° S, 29.7231° E. Local names: KZN435. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Umzimkhulu OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Umzimkhulu: 1 nature reserve. - Ntsikeni Nature Reserve · nature reserve Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Umzimkhulu - 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 - Margate Airport (MGH) · Margate 88 km - Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) · Pietermaritzburg 95 km ### Nearest railway station Dulini (Umzimkhulu), about 15 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.1 hours, sunrise around 04:53) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 06:55, sunset around 17:07). 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 Umzimkhulu Open gazetteers list 52 villages, towns and localities in Umzimkhulu. The largest with a recorded population: Clydesdale (18,357), Ibisikululwa (3,554) and Rietvlei (3,006). Settlements here lie between about 538 m and 1,668 m above sea level (median 1,174 m). - Bisi - Bontrand - Bossenfontein - Cabane - Clydesdale - Commonsvale - Deepdale - Dovedale - Dumisa - Eastlands - Edgeton - Engwaqa - Enyanisweni - Expectations - Gaybrook - Glengarry - Gugwini - Highlands - Hilltop - Hopevale - Ibisikululwa - Indawana - Klipspruit - Korenthi - Kromhoek - KwaDulathi - KwaMagcakini - Longkloof - Lourdes - Mfulamhle - Mieliefontein - Mountain Home - Nazareth - Ndawana - Ngukwe - Nieujaarsfontein - Njunga - Nqabeni - Nsikeni - Ntsikeni - Nzombane - Rietvlei - Riverside - Saint Gregorys - Saint Leonards - Sihleza - Siphangeni - Sneezewood - Tigerhoek - Umzimkulu - Upper Bisi - eLukolweni Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Umzimkhulu Named natural and historic features inside Umzimkhulu, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 45 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall. - Beestekraalrivier - Bhulorweni - Bisi River - Bonde - Cabane - Camto - Dadane - Donkerhoekspruit - Dotsheni - Goxe - Gugwini - Gungununu - Ibisi - Indawana - KwaNkuku - Lahle - Little Bisi - Lubhukwini - Magogo - Magogo - Mahobe - Malenge - Mangeni - Mayeza …and 22 more. ### Hills and mountains 47 mountains; 9 hills; 1 mountain pass. - Swartberg · 2,288 m - Nsikeni · 2,162 m - Mganu · 2,068 m - Tsawule · 2,068 m - Spitskop · 1,998 m - Ben Cairnie · 1,952 m - Mount Emma · 1,936 m - Kayeka · 1,866 m - Mnkangala · 1,821 m - Thabanamorena · 1,763 m - Umyembe · 1,653 m - Ponywana · 1,592 m - Government Hill · 1,555 m - Sneezewood · 1,554 m - Emmaus Ridge · 1,553 m - Dulini · 1,545 m - Bhobboyi · 1,526 m - Nzimankulu · 1,517 m - Bhosholweni · 1,512 m - Malowe · 1,487 m - Saint Bernards Church · 1,477 m - Gungini · 1,475 m - Sihleza · 1,471 m - Myember Ridge · 1,449 m …and 33 more. ### Forests and nature 6 forest reserves; 3 forests; 1 nature reserve; 1 wildlife reserve. - Bantam - Ben Cairnie Forest Reserve - Border Forest Reserve - Gunjini - Langgewacht Forest Reserve - Mpur Forest Reserve - Ntsikeni - Sihleza Forest - Sneezewood Forest - Tuduma Forest - Umgano Forest ### Getting around 1 railway station. - Riverside 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 Umzimkhulu and the best time to visit Using the climate of Sisonke District, the warmest month is Jan (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 1,535 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (244 mm) and the driest Jun (23 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are April to September. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec | Month | Average °C | Rain mm | | Jan | 19 | 244 | | Feb | 19 | 195 | | Mar | 18 | 157 | | Apr | 15 | 90 | | May | 13 | 38 | | Jun | 11 | 23 | | Jul | 11 | 34 | | Aug | 13 | 38 | | Sep | 15 | 91 | | Oct | 16 | 163 | | Nov | 17 | 220 | | Dec | 19 | 240 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Umzimkhulu | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Gowan Lea Clinic · Umzimkhulu | 8.5 km | Map | | Bank | African Bank Umzimkhulu Mall · Umzimkhulu | 21 km | Map | | ATM | Total Mandlanduna · Umzimkhulu | 20 km | Map | | Petrol pump | TotalEnergies Madlanduna · Umzimkhulu | 20 km | Map | | Hotel | Lala Khona Lodge · Umzimkhulu | 20 km | Map | | Mall | Umzimkhulu Mall · Ubuhlebezwe | 23 km | Map | | School | Inkanyiso Pre School · Umzimkhulu | 4.3 km | Map | | College | Saint Mary's Seminary · Ubuhlebezwe | 38 km | Map | | Police station | Gowan Lea Police Station · Umzimkhulu | 8.3 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 Umzimkhulu Places mapped inside Umzimkhulu in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 7 - Banks 6 - ATMs 4 - Petrol pumps 5 - Hotels 3 - Schools 191 - Pharmacies 1 - Restaurants 9 - Police stations 1 - Dental clinics 1 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 Sisonke District - Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma - Greater Kokstad - Ubuhlebezwe ## Quick answers - Where is Umzimkhulu? In Sisonke District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa - What is the population of Umzimkhulu? 176,136 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Umzimkhulu? About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Umzimkhulu? About 72 people per km² - What borders Umzimkhulu? Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Greater Kokstad, Ubuhlebezwe, Umzumbe and uMuziwabantu - What is there to see in Umzimkhulu? Ntsikeni Nature Reserve - What time zone is Umzimkhulu in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Umzimkhulu? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Umzimkhulu? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Umzimkhulu? 52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Umzimkhulu? Settlements lie between 538 m and 1,668 m - What is the highest point in Umzimkhulu? Swartberg (2,288 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Umzimkhulu? April to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Umzimkhulu? Gowan Lea Clinic, about 8.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Umzimkhulu? African Bank Umzimkhulu Mall, about 21 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Umzimkhulu? Total Mandlanduna, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Umzimkhulu? TotalEnergies Madlanduna, about 20 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Umzimkhulu? 7 mapped - How many banks are in Umzimkhulu? 6 mapped - How many ATMs are in Umzimkhulu? 4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Umzimkhulu? 5 mapped - What is the P-code of Umzimkhulu? ZA5435 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 2,435.6 km² - P-code: ZA5435 - District: Sisonke District --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/sisonke/umzimkhulu/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.