Local municipality · Umzinyathi District # Umvoti Umvoti is a local municipality of South Africa in Umzinyathi District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. It had an estimated 107,718 people in 2020 on 2,705 km² (about 40 per km²). 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 242 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 107,718 people (2020) - 2,705 km² - 242 mapped services - 1,064 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Umvoti? Umvoti had an estimated 107,718 people in 2020 — 20.9% of Umzinyathi District, 98th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,249 women for every 1,000 men (above the Umzinyathi District figure of 1,215). Spread over 2,705 km², that is about 40 people per km², 94th of 190 local municipalities. 35.4% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 20 across Umzinyathi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 70 children and older people. - 0–4 12,146 - 5–9 12,595 - 10–14 13,341 - 15–19 11,460 - 20–24 8,355 - 25–29 7,810 - 30–34 8,022 - 35–39 6,692 - 40–44 5,286 - 45–49 4,717 - 50–54 3,797 - 55–59 3,659 - 60–64 3,394 - 65–69 2,709 - 70–74 1,718 - 75–79 907 - 80+ 1,110 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Umvoti? Umvoti lies in Umzinyathi District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. It borders 6 other local municipalities: Maphumulo, Mpofana, Msinga, Ndwedwe, Nkandla and uMshwathi. By area it is the 137th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 31.3% of Umzinyathi District. The centre of Umvoti is about 437 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 102 km from Dundee, the main town of Umzinyathi District. The centre point is at 29.0061° S, 30.6534° E. Local names: KZN245. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Umvoti OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Umvoti: 5 attractions; 4 nature reserves; 1 museum. - Hermannsburg Missionary Museum · museum - Mhlopeni Game Ranch (223) · nature reserve - Montello Grasslands (303) · nature reserve - Umvoti Vlei NR (SA069) · nature reserve - Umvoti Vlei Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Ambush Rock, Mpanza · attraction - Bhambatha 1906 Police Memorial · attraction - Corriesrust Farm · attraction - Maze · attraction - Road to Hermannsburg · attraction 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: Umvoti - 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 76 km - King Shaka International Airport (DUR) · Durban 81 km ### Nearest railway station Mvozana (Umvoti), about 6.5 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 04:53) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 17:06). 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 Umvoti Open gazetteers list 35 villages, towns and localities in Umvoti. The largest with a recorded population: Greytown (23,139) and Kranskop (1,813). Settlements here lie between about 390 m and 1,405 m above sea level (median 1,064 m). - Ahrens - Baviaanskrantz - Ematimatolo - Embulwane - Eshane - Fairfield Mill - Glen Avon - Greytown - Hermannsburg - Hesselwood - Jameson’s Drift - Kranskop - Kromberg - Kromvlei - Lilani - Lucerne - Makabeleni - Matimatolo - Mawozini - Mdlelanto - Merthley - Mpanza - Mpofana - Muden - Nadi - Nophethu - Oakover - Oliphants Hoek - Opati - Regina - Sevenoaks - The Ranch - Umvoti - Umvoti Location - Welgegund Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Umvoti Named natural and historic features inside Umvoti, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 32 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Bungwini - Coteni - Dambe - Hlambiti - Holongo - Icupu Spruit - Kiwini - Kohlwa - Kusane - Lilane - Loza - Makeni - Mandleni - Mbalane - Merthley Lake - Mhlojeni - Mooirivier - Moon River - Mtize - Mxobho - Ngcaza - Nkolweni - Potspruit - Umdumbeni …and 9 more. ### Hills and mountains 45 mountains; 4 hills; 1 peak. - Deas Hill · 1,583 m - Kelly Hill · 1,570 m - Vaalkop · 1,552 m - Opisweni · 1,487 m - Iphasiwe · 1,481 m - KwaPakwe · 1,461 m - Beacon Kop · 1,456 m - iZimpahlasini · 1,425 m - Kromberg · 1,421 m - Nkonzo · 1,415 m - iGqula · 1,398 m - Nsali · 1,375 m - KwaMazongwane · 1,374 m - Breytown Hill · 1,354 m - Tafelkop · 1,299 m - uMgovu · 1,271 m - iNgcasolo · 1,249 m - Welgegund · 1,230 m - KwaNgcasane · 1,213 m - Ngcakini · 1,207 m - Tulini · 1,176 m - iNtshoza · 1,173 m - Elandskop · 1,169 m - Ntunjambili · 1,161 m …and 26 more. ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve. - Umvoti Vlei Nature Reserve ### History 2 ruins. - Fort Cherry - Jameson Memorial ### Getting around 2 airfields; 2 railway stations; 1 airport. - Greytown - Greytown Airport - Kranskop - Muden - Sevenoaks 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 Umvoti and the best time to visit Using the climate of Umzinyathi District, the warmest month is Jan (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 755 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (124 mm) and the driest May (13 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 | 22 | 121 | | Feb | 22 | 97 | | Mar | 20 | 81 | | Apr | 17 | 45 | | May | 15 | 13 | | Jun | 12 | 13 | | Jul | 12 | 13 | | Aug | 14 | 19 | | Sep | 17 | 39 | | Oct | 19 | 82 | | Nov | 20 | 108 | | Dec | 22 | 124 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Umvoti | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Richmond TB Hospital · Umvoti | 7.6 km | Map | | Bank | Absa Bank · Umvoti | 8.4 km | Map | | ATM | R A Centre · Umvoti | 8.1 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Astron Energy · Umvoti | 7.9 km | Map | | Hotel | Greytown hotel · Umvoti | 8.5 km | Map | | Mall | Mavundla Square Mall · Umvoti | 8.6 km | Map | | School | Silver Star Creche · Umvoti | 7.3 km | Map | | College | Greytown Junior School · Umvoti | 9.1 km | Map | | Police station | SAPS Greytown Police Station · Umvoti | 8.2 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 Umvoti Places mapped inside Umvoti in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 6 - Banks 8 - ATMs 12 - Petrol pumps 10 - Hotels 5 - Shopping malls 1 - Schools 169 - Colleges and universities 2 - Pharmacies 4 - Restaurants 21 - 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 Umzinyathi District - Endumeni - Msinga - Nqutu ## Quick answers - Where is Umvoti? In Umzinyathi District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa - What is the population of Umvoti? 107,718 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Umvoti? About 23 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Umvoti? About 40 people per km² - What borders Umvoti? Maphumulo, Mpofana, Msinga, Ndwedwe, Nkandla and uMshwathi - What is there to see in Umvoti? Ambush Rock, Mpanza, Bhambatha 1906 Police Memorial, Corriesrust Farm, Hermannsburg Missionary Museum - What time zone is Umvoti in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Umvoti? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Umvoti? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Umvoti? 35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Umvoti? Settlements lie between 390 m and 1,405 m - What is the highest point in Umvoti? Deas Hill (1,583 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Umvoti? February to November - Where is the nearest hospital to Umvoti? Richmond TB Hospital, about 7.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Umvoti? Absa Bank, about 8.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Umvoti? R A Centre, about 8.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Umvoti? Astron Energy, about 7.9 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Umvoti? 6 mapped - How many banks are in Umvoti? 8 mapped - How many ATMs are in Umvoti? 12 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Umvoti? 10 mapped - What is the P-code of Umvoti? ZA5245 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 2,704.7 km² - P-code: ZA5245 - District: Umzinyathi District - Main town: Greytown --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/umzinyathi/umvoti/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.