Local municipality · Umgungundlovu District # Mkhambathini Mkhambathini is a local municipality of South Africa in Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. It had an estimated 63,489 people in 2020 on 868 km² (about 73 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 78 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 63,489 people (2020) - 868 km² - 78 mapped services - 710 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Mkhambathini? Mkhambathini had an estimated 63,489 people in 2020 — 6.1% of Umgungundlovu District, 138th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,069 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Umgungundlovu District figure of 1,073). Spread over 868 km², that is about 73 people per km², 55th of 190 local municipalities. 31.1% of people are children under 15 and 5.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 27 across Umgungundlovu District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people. - 0–4 6,512 - 5–9 6,613 - 10–14 6,610 - 15–19 6,039 - 20–24 5,559 - 25–29 5,641 - 30–34 5,542 - 35–39 4,560 - 40–44 3,313 - 45–49 2,841 - 50–54 2,262 - 55–59 2,301 - 60–64 2,162 - 65–69 1,453 - 70–74 946 - 75–79 578 - 80+ 557 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Mkhambathini? Mkhambathini lies in Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. It borders 5 other local municipalities: Richmond, The Msunduzi, Umdoni, eThekwini and uMshwathi. By area it is the 208th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 9.0% of Umgungundlovu District. The centre of Mkhambathini is about 509 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 27 km from Pietermaritzburg, the main town of Umgungundlovu District. The centre point is at 29.8456° S, 30.4902° E. Local names: KZN226. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Mkhambathini OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Mkhambathini: 5 nature reserves; 1 zoo. - Gahumbe Game Reserve · nature reserve - Ingwehumbe Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Mpushini Protected Environment · nature reserve - Nagle Dam and Game Reserve · nature reserve - Tala Private Game Reserve · nature reserve - Natal Lion Park · zoo ### Nearby, outside Mkhambathini - Ntaba Secure Eco Estate · nature reserve, The Msunduzi 19 km 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: Mkhambathini - 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 - Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) · Pietermaritzburg 24 km - King Shaka International Airport (DUR) · Durban 66 km ### Nearest railway station Umlaas Road (Mkhambathini), about 13 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 04:51) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 06:50, sunset around 17:05). 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 Mkhambathini Open gazetteers list 17 villages, towns and localities in Mkhambathini. The largest with a recorded population: Camperdown (2,517). Settlements here lie between about 253 m and 789 m above sea level (median 710 m). - Avondale - Camperdown - Eyrie - Islay - Ka-Mampungushe - Mid Illovo - Millerton - Ngilanyoni - Nqutu Park - Power’s Court - Surats - Thornville - Umgeni Dam - Umkomanzi - Umlaasweg - Villa Maria - eGoqweni Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Mkhambathini Named natural and historic features inside Mkhambathini, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 17 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Hlambiti River - Ka-Kogo - KwaBhizo - KwaDonsamfana - KwaMajola - Mbhantshi - Mgwahumbe - Mkabela - Mkumbane - Mlazi Dam - Mnambiti - Nagle Dam - Ngwekazana - Ngwekazene - Ntshangatshe - Sikebhisi - Tsoko - Umshwadi River - uMsunduze ### Hills and mountains 10 mountains; 3 hills. - Kuhlongamvula · 1,030 m - Mount Misery · 952 m - Table Mountain · 929 m - Ngomankulu · 928 m - Spitskop · 809 m - Mount Langford · 763 m - Shale Kop · 762 m - Simondi · 756 m - Stony Hill · 737 m - Dromorle · 714 m - Ngqulu · 616 m - Golubie Hill · 534 m - Mkangoma · 515 m ### Forests and nature 2 nature reserves. - Tala Game Reserve entrance gate - Tala Game Reserve reception ### Getting around 3 railway stations; 1 airfield. - Camperdown - Eston - Tara - Umlaasweg 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 Mkhambathini and the best time to visit Using the climate of Umgungundlovu District, the warmest month is Jan (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C), after allowing for this place being about 322 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,170 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (191 mm) and the driest Jun (19 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are March to September. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec | Month | Average °C | Rain mm | | Jan | 22 | 191 | | Feb | 21 | 153 | | Mar | 20 | 119 | | Apr | 17 | 73 | | May | 15 | 25 | | Jun | 12 | 19 | | Jul | 12 | 25 | | Aug | 14 | 33 | | Sep | 17 | 69 | | Oct | 19 | 124 | | Nov | 20 | 158 | | Dec | 21 | 182 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mkhambathini | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Hammarsdale Optometrist · eThekwini | 14 km | Map | | Bank | Capitec Bank · eThekwini | 13 km | Map | | ATM | Hammersdale Mall · eThekwini | 13 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Caltex Eston · Mkhambathini | 5.1 km | Map | | Hotel | Leadwood Lodge · Mkhambathini | 6.5 km | Map | | Mall | N3 City · Mkhambathini | 14 km | Map | | School | Msholozi Creche · Mkhambathini | 3.4 km | Map | | College | Elangeni TVET College · eThekwini | 14 km | Map | | Police station | Mid Illovo Police Station · Mkhambathini | 14 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 Mkhambathini Places mapped inside Mkhambathini in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 1 - ATMs 1 - Petrol pumps 5 - Hotels 4 - Shopping malls 1 - Schools 58 - Restaurants 5 - Police stations 2 - 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 Umgungundlovu District - Impendle - Mpofana - Richmond - The Msunduzi - uMngeni - uMshwathi ## Quick answers - Where is Mkhambathini? In Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa - What is the population of Mkhambathini? 63,489 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Mkhambathini? About 25 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Mkhambathini? About 73 people per km² - What borders Mkhambathini? Richmond, The Msunduzi, Umdoni, eThekwini and uMshwathi - What is there to see in Mkhambathini? Gahumbe Game Reserve, Ingwehumbe Nature Reserve, Mpushini Protected Environment, Nagle Dam and Game Reserve - What time zone is Mkhambathini in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mkhambathini? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Mkhambathini? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mkhambathini? 17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mkhambathini? Settlements lie between 253 m and 789 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mkhambathini? 2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Mkhambathini? Kuhlongamvula (1,030 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mkhambathini? March to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Mkhambathini? Hammarsdale Optometrist, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Mkhambathini? Capitec Bank, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Mkhambathini? Hammersdale Mall, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mkhambathini? Caltex Eston, about 5.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Mkhambathini? 1 mapped - How many ATMs are in Mkhambathini? 1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mkhambathini? 5 mapped - What is the P-code of Mkhambathini? ZA5226 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 868.5 km² - P-code: ZA5226 - District: Umgungundlovu District - Main town: Camperdown --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/umgungundlovu/mkhambathini/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.