Local municipality · Umkhanyakude District
# Jozini

Jozini is a local municipality of South Africa in Umkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. It had an estimated 178,846 people in 2020 on 3,442 km² (about 52 per km²). 56 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 429 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 178,846 people (2020)
- 3,442 km²
- 429 mapped services
- 122 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Jozini?

Jozini had an estimated 178,846 people in 2020, 55th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,163 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 3,442 km², that is about 52 people per km², 79th of 190 local municipalities.

41.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years. For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 84 children and older people.
- 0–4 23,307
- 5–9 24,778
- 10–14 25,587
- 15–19 21,552
- 20–24 15,055
- 25–29 12,745
- 30–34 12,040
- 35–39 9,453
- 40–44 7,461
- 45–49 6,080
- 50–54 5,169
- 55–59 4,141
- 60–64 3,501
- 65–69 2,630
- 70–74 2,308
- 75–79 1,489
- 80+ 1,550

Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Jozini?

Jozini lies in Umkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. It borders 4 other local municipalities: Big Five Hlabisa, Nongoma, Umhlabuyalingana and uPhongolo. By area it is the 121st largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 24.8% of Umkhanyakude District. The centre of Jozini is about 430 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 29 km from Mkuze, the main town of Umkhanyakude District. The centre point is at 27.3676° S, 32.1159° E. Local names: KZN272.

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Jozini

OpenStreetMap lists 34 named sights in Jozini: 11 nature reserves; 11 viewpoints; 11 attractions; 1 castle or fort.
- eMachobeni Royal Palace · castle or fort
- Hlathikhulu Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Manyoni Private Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Mduna Royal Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Ndumu Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Ndumu Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Thanda Safari · nature reserve
- Ubombo Mountain Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Usuthu Gorge Community Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Zimanga Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Zuka Game Reserve · nature reserve
- uMkhuze Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Enxwala Vista Point · viewpoint
- Mapondo Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Ndumo Viewing Tower · viewpoint
- Ngwavuma Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Nsumo Hide North · viewpoint
- Nsumo Hide South · viewpoint
- Pongolapoort Viewpoint · viewpoint
- View over Jocini Dam · viewpoint
- kuMahlahla Hide · viewpoint
- kuMasinga Hide · viewpoint
- kwaMalibala Hide · viewpoint
- Border Cave Archaeological SITE, Tent WHS · attraction
- Guided Fig Forest Walk · attraction
- Ndlovana · attraction
- Ndumo Vulture Restaurant · attraction
- Nkomompupu · attraction
- Nsumo Observation Platform (Northern) · attraction
- Nsumo Observation Platform (Southern) · attraction

…and 4 more.

### Nearby, outside Jozini
- Pongolapoort Nature Reserve · nature reserve, uPhongolo 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: Jozini
- 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
- Mkuze Airport (MZQ) · Mkuze 30 km
- King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) · Mpaka 119 km

### Nearest railway station

Candover (uPhongolo), about 20 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 04:51) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 17:04).

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 Jozini

Open gazetteers list 56 villages, towns and localities in Jozini. The largest with a recorded population: eMkhuze (5,288), Ingwavuma (1,561), Thembalethu (1,471) and Hlalanathi (1,281). Settlements here lie between about 22 m and 722 m above sea level (median 122 m).
- Bhokweni
- Dokolwani
- Elgin
- Embadleni
- Emngcelen
- Godlogodlwane
- Hlalanathi
- Ingwavuma
- Inyamane
- Jozini
- Kuludake
- KwaDinabanye
- KwaJobe
- KwaMnyaisa
- KwaNonjinjikazi
- Kwashukela
- Lulwane
- Lundini
- Machobeni
- Majozini
- Mamfene
- Mantuma Camp
- Manyiseni
- Mbodla
- Mfongosi
- Mjindi
- Mkuze
- Mlambangwenya
- Mtojeni
- Mtonjeni
- Nagana
- Ndabeni
- Ndumo
- Ndumo Wilderness Camp
- Ngazini
- Nkwambane
- Nkwambosi
- Nondabuya
- Ntabayengwe
- Ntabayezulu
- Ohlalwini
- Ophansi
- Ophondweni
- Phapheni
- Sarabub
- Shemula
- Sihlangwini
- Siweni
- Swelela
- Thembalethu
- Thombothi
- Ubombo
- eMachobeni
- eMangwasha
- eManyuka
- eMkhuze

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Jozini

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

### Water

24 rivers and streams; 20 lakes.
- Banzi
- Bumbe
- Dakela
- Hotwe
- Ibundwe Pan
- Inyubulana Pan
- Khangazeni
- Khumaleni
- KuLuthwili
- KuShokwe
- KwaGobeleni
- Lubambo
- Magongolwanini
- Maleni Pan
- Mamkembo
- Mangqwashi
- Mapika
- Matangane
- Mfongosi
- Mlembongwenya
- Msenyeni
- Msunduzi
- Mtoti
- Ndawana

…and 20 more.

### Hills and mountains

28 mountains; 20 hills.
- eMombeni · 699 m
- KwaLiweni · 680 m
- Ngweni · 680 m
- KwaMankenke · 673 m
- Mthonjeni · 667 m
- Bombolo · 623 m
- Bhokweni · 617 m
- Yangeni · 613 m
- Sihlangwini · 595 m
- Lumbe · 587 m
- Magugu · 562 m
- Mfithi · 558 m
- Udonsa · 556 m
- Mpoli · 550 m
- Nambulungwana · 532 m
- Ghost Mountain · 519 m
- KwaLindizwe · 506 m
- Tshaneni · 503 m
- Magwaza · 498 m
- Ngogoma · 492 m
- KwaMabona · 491 m
- Ukazanari · 491 m
- Umgome · 473 m
- Engodeni · 448 m

…and 24 more.

### Forests and nature

2 wildlife reserves; 1 forest.
- Mkuze Game Reserve
- Ndabeni Forest
- Ndumu Game Reserve

### Getting around

4 airfields; 1 bridge.
- Ingwavuma
- KwaMakheti Pont
- Mantuma
- Mkuze
- Ronald Shay

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 Jozini and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Umkhanyakude District, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 835 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (141 mm) and the driest Jun (19 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are February to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 26 | 141 |
| Feb | 26 | 101 |
| Mar | 25 | 95 |
| Apr | 23 | 61 |
| May | 21 | 27 |
| Jun | 19 | 19 |
| Jul | 19 | 19 |
| Aug | 20 | 20 |
| Sep | 22 | 43 |
| Oct | 23 | 66 |
| Nov | 24 | 115 |
| Dec | 25 | 129 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Jozini
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Jozini Community Health Centre · Jozini | 4.4 km | Map |
| Bank | Capitec Bank Jozini Shopping Centre · Jozini | 7.4 km | Map |
| ATM | Old Mutual Jozini · Jozini | 7.4 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Sasol · Jozini | 7.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | Jozini Tiger Lodge · Jozini | 7.8 km | Map |
| Mall | Relay Jeans - Jozini Mall · Jozini | 7.4 km | Map |
| School | Ithubalakho Creche · Jozini | 0.4 km | Map |
| Police station | Jozini Police Station · Jozini | 8.4 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 Jozini

Places mapped inside Jozini in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 8
- Banks 19
- ATMs 7
- Petrol pumps 10
- Hotels 26
- Shopping malls 4
- Schools 323
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 4
- Restaurants 23
- Police stations 4

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 Umkhanyakude District
- Big Five Hlabisa
- Mtubatuba
- Umhlabuyalingana

## Quick answers
- Where is Jozini? In Umkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Jozini? 178,846 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Jozini? About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Jozini? About 52 people per km²
- What borders Jozini? Big Five Hlabisa, Nongoma, Umhlabuyalingana and uPhongolo
- What is there to see in Jozini? Border Cave Archaeological SITE, Tent WHS, Enxwala Vista Point, Guided Fig Forest Walk, Hlathikhulu Forest Reserve
- What time zone is Jozini in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Jozini? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Jozini? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Jozini? 56 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Jozini? Settlements lie between 22 m and 722 m
- What is the highest point in Jozini? eMombeni (699 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Jozini? February to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Jozini? Jozini Community Health Centre, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Jozini? Capitec Bank Jozini Shopping Centre, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Jozini? Old Mutual Jozini, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Jozini? Sasol, about 7.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Jozini? 8 mapped
- How many banks are in Jozini? 19 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Jozini? 7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Jozini? 10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Jozini? ZA5272 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 3,442.2 km²
- P-code: ZA5272
- District: Umkhanyakude District
- Main town: Mkuze

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/umkhanyakude/jozini/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.