Local municipality · Uthungulu District # Mfolozi Mfolozi is a local municipality of South Africa in Uthungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. It had an estimated 131,607 people in 2020 on 1,300 km² (about 101 per km²). 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 189 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 131,607 people (2020) - 1,300 km² - 189 mapped services - 69 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Mfolozi? Mfolozi had an estimated 131,607 people in 2020 — 15.9% of Uthungulu District, 76th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,067 women for every 1,000 men (below the Uthungulu District figure of 1,096). Spread over 1,300 km², that is about 101 people per km², 35th of 190 local municipalities. 35.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Uthungulu District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people. - 0–4 15,337 - 5–9 15,920 - 10–14 15,767 - 15–19 13,789 - 20–24 11,611 - 25–29 11,525 - 30–34 10,992 - 35–39 8,190 - 40–44 5,472 - 45–49 4,945 - 50–54 4,656 - 55–59 3,663 - 60–64 3,123 - 65–69 2,303 - 70–74 1,891 - 75–79 1,140 - 80+ 1,283 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Mfolozi? Mfolozi lies in Uthungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. It borders 4 other local municipalities: Big Five Hlabisa, Mthonjaneni, Mtubatuba and uMhlathuze. By area it is the 195th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 15.8% of Uthungulu District. The centre of Mfolozi is about 500 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 27 km from Richards Bay, the main town of Uthungulu District. The centre point is at 28.5545° S, 32.1315° E. Local names: KZN281. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Mfolozi OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Mfolozi: 4 nature reserves. - Lake Eteza Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Lake Eteza Nature Reserve (IBA SA061) · nature reserve - Nhlabane Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Teza Game Reserve · nature reserve ### Nearby, outside Mfolozi - Site of Aircraft Hangars. Riverview airstrip. · ruins, Mtubatuba 14 km - Cretaceous fossil beds exposed in rail cutting · archaeological site, Mtubatuba 19 km - Enseleni Nature Reserve · nature reserve, uMhlathuze 20 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: Mfolozi - 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 - Richards Bay Airport (RCB) · Richards Bay 21 km - Mkuze Airport (MZQ) · Mkuze 104 km ### Nearest railway station Penicuik (Mfolozi), about 3.5 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 04:48) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 06:41, sunset around 17:01). 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 Mfolozi Open gazetteers list 27 villages, towns and localities in Mfolozi. The largest with a recorded population: KwaMbonambi (3,441). Settlements here lie between about 33 m and 257 m above sea level (median 69 m). - Aboyne - Acme - Cwaka - Emhlanzini - Journey’s End - Klonge - KwaMbonambi - Makhwezini - Mankwathini - Mbonambi - Mfolozi - Mfuyeni - Ngwemnyama - Nhlabane - Nkiya - Novunula - Ntshingimpisi - Ntuthunga - Nzalabantu - Salpine - Sebokwe - Umfolozi - Velabandhla - Vulamahlo - eBayala - eMabuyeni - eSitheza Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Mfolozi Named natural and historic features inside Mfolozi, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 20 rivers and streams; 3 lakes. - Bhodlisa - Cwaka - Hlezane - Manzamnyama - Mavuya - Mbabe - Mgwaqaza - Mhlahlaneni - Mkata - Mokana - Mposa - Msunduzi - Mvamanzi - Ngodweni - Ngwenveni - Nhlabane - Nhlabane - Ntenja - Ntinkulu - Ntobozi - Ntutunga - Teza - Zwane ### Hills and mountains 37 hills; 5 mountains; 1 peak. - Mngqagayi · 378 m - KwaMendo · 361 m - Hlaza · 356 m - Mduba · 350 m - Mabhengwana · 333 m - Kliwana · 327 m - Mpuma · 296 m - Mendu · 284 m - Hlanga · 281 m - Mposa · 271 m - Mgayeni · 269 m - Dondota · 262 m - Somcece · 262 m - Nkonjane · 256 m - Mahlahuva · 255 m - Tshokolwane · 252 m - Nsonyama · 247 m - Ngazi · 230 m - Patane · 228 m - Mgilane · 226 m - Bisana · 202 m - Ntobo · 194 m - Bhubhubhu · 185 m - KuMakhayana · 176 m …and 19 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest; 1 forest reserve. - KwaMbonambi State Forest - Langepan Plantasie ### Getting around 3 railway stations; 2 airfields; 1 lighthouse. - Cape Saint Lucia Lighthouse - Delta - Kwa-Mbonambi - KwaMbonambi - Nseleni - Teza 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 Mfolozi and the best time to visit Using the climate of Uthungulu District, the warmest month is Jan (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 718 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (95 mm) and the driest Jun (20 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to December. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec | Month | Average °C | Rain mm | | Jan | 24 | 95 | | Feb | 24 | 81 | | Mar | 23 | 75 | | Apr | 20 | 49 | | May | 18 | 27 | | Jun | 15 | 20 | | Jul | 15 | 26 | | Aug | 17 | 28 | | Sep | 19 | 50 | | Oct | 20 | 78 | | Nov | 21 | 94 | | Dec | 23 | 95 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mfolozi | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Sappi Clinic · Mfolozi | 6.0 km | Map | | Bank | Standard Bank · Mtubatuba | 16 km | Map | | ATM | Capitec Bank ATM · Mfolozi | 6.7 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Engen Elephant Coast · Mtubatuba | 13 km | Map | | Hotel | North Coast Gateway Hotel · Mfolozi | 6.8 km | Map | | Mall | Mtuba Mall · Mtubatuba | 16 km | Map | | School | Amangwe Village Creche · Mfolozi | 5.9 km | Map | | College | Owen Sithole College of Agriculture · Mfolozi | 21 km | Map | | Police station | Eteza Traffic Control Centre · Mfolozi | 3.9 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 Mfolozi Places mapped inside Mfolozi in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 2 - ATMs 1 - Hotels 4 - Schools 175 - Colleges and universities 2 - Restaurants 2 - Police stations 3 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 Uthungulu District - Mthonjaneni - Nkandla - uMhlathuze - uMlalazi ## Quick answers - Where is Mfolozi? In Uthungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa - What is the population of Mfolozi? 131,607 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Mfolozi? About 22 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Mfolozi? About 101 people per km² - What borders Mfolozi? Big Five Hlabisa, Mthonjaneni, Mtubatuba and uMhlathuze - What is there to see in Mfolozi? Lake Eteza Nature Reserve, Lake Eteza Nature Reserve (IBA SA061), Nhlabane Nature Reserve, Teza Game Reserve - What time zone is Mfolozi in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mfolozi? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Mfolozi? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mfolozi? 27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mfolozi? Settlements lie between 33 m and 257 m - What is the highest point in Mfolozi? Mngqagayi (378 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mfolozi? January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Mfolozi? Sappi Clinic, about 6.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Mfolozi? Standard Bank, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Mfolozi? Capitec Bank ATM, about 6.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mfolozi? Engen Elephant Coast, about 13 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Mfolozi? 2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Mfolozi? 1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mfolozi? ZA5281 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 1,299.8 km² - P-code: ZA5281 - District: Uthungulu District - Main town: KwaMbonambi --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/uthungulu/mfolozi/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.