# uMlalazi Municipality, Uthungulu District – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/uthungulu/umlalazi/

Local municipality · Uthungulu District 

# uMlalazi

uMlalazi is a local municipality of South Africa in Uthungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. It had an estimated **196,633 people** in 2020 on 2,214 km² (about 89 per km²). 45 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 336 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 196,633people (2020)
- 2,214km²
- 336mapped services
- 142 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in uMlalazi?

uMlalazi had an estimated **196,633 people** in 2020 — 23.8% of Uthungulu District, 47th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,160 women for every 1,000 men (above the Uthungulu District figure of 1,096). Spread over 2,214 km², that is about **89 people per km²**, 41st of 190 local municipalities.

36.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 23 across Uthungulu District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****23,122**

5–9 ****24,294**

10–14 ****24,983**

15–19 ****21,918**

20–24 ****15,733**

25–29 ****13,688**

30–34 ****13,113**

35–39 ****11,108**

40–44 ****8,588**

45–49 ****7,822**

50–54 ****6,491**

55–59 ****6,125**

60–64 ****7,069**

65–69 ****4,434**

70–74 ****3,787**

75–79 ****2,286**

80+ ****2,072**

Source: [Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zaf).

## Where is uMlalazi?

uMlalazi lies in [Uthungulu District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/uthungulu/), [KwaZulu-Natal Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 6 other local municipalities: [KwaDukuza](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/ilembe/kwadukuza/), [Mandeni](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/ilembe/mandeni/), [Maphumulo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/ilembe/maphumulo/), [Mthonjaneni](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/uthungulu/mthonjaneni/), [Nkandla](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/uthungulu/nkandla/) and [uMhlathuze](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/uthungulu/umhlathuze/). By area it is the 156th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 27.0% of [Uthungulu District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/uthungulu/). The centre of uMlalazi is about 476 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 64 km from Richards Bay, the main town of Uthungulu District. The centre point is at 28.9358° S, 31.4069° E. Local names: KZN284 .

Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf).

## Things to see in and around uMlalazi

OpenStreetMap lists 15 named sights in uMlalazi: 9 nature reserves; 3 museums; 1 memorial; 1 attraction; 1 theme park.

- Fort Nongqayi Museum Village · museum
- Fort Nonquai · museum
- Vukani Basket Museum · museum
- Dengwini Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Dlinza Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Entumeni Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Entumeni Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Ezigwayini Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Impeleshu Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Ngoye Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Ocean View Game Park · nature reserve
- Umgavusa Protected Environment · nature reserve
- Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk · attraction
- Shakaland · theme park
- Zululand War Memorial · memorial

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: uMlalazi

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg
- CurrencyRand (ZAR)
- Country calling code+27
- LanguagesZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports

- Richards Bay Airport (RCB) · Richards Bay70 km
- King Shaka International Airport (DUR) · Durban80 km

### Nearest railway station

eNyoni (Mandeni), about 17 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 04:50) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 17:03).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 uMlalazi

Open gazetteers list **45 villages, towns and localities** in uMlalazi. The largest with a recorded population: Eshowe (17,663), Emaqeleni (2,741), Mtunzini (2,635) and KwaGingindlovu (1,328). Settlements here lie between about 18 m and 862 m above sea level (median 142 m).

- Blackburn
- Brooklyn
- Covington
- Delville
- Emaqeleni
- Ensingweni
- Entumeni Mission
- Eshowe
- Fasimba
- Gaqangezandla
- Gezinsila
- Gingindlovu
- Good Hope
- Hamewith
- Highfield
- Holy Cross
- Inkunzana
- Khovothi
- KwaGingindlovu
- KwaMaqwakazi
- KwaNcekwana
- KwaNdlangubo
- Langalokukhanya
- Macekane
- Mbongolwane
- Mngampondo
- Mtunzini
- Ngutweni
- Nkwalini
- Nomyaca
- Norwood Park
- Nozandla
- Nqoleni
- Nsingweni
- Obanjeni
- Ohubandaba
- Overdene Estate
- Oyemeni
- Shakaland
- Sunnydale
- Tugela
- Wombane
- aMatikulu
- eNdlayangubo
- eNtumeni

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of uMlalazi

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

### Water

40 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Amatikulu
- Bada
- Bambela
- Bedlana
- Bumba
- Geleja
- INkwalinye
- KuNhloyile
- Kumbukumbu
- KwaDapuna
- KwaLubisana
- KwaSengeni
- Mamba
- Mambeni
- Masunjwaneni
- Mateku
- Matigulu
- Mazane
- Mcibilindi
- Mhlatuzana
- Mkono
- Mkukuze
- Mkungwazi
- Mombeni

…and 17 more.

### Hills and mountains

28 mountains; 19 hills.

- Osungulweni · 844 m
- KwaNtoza · 834 m
- Siwasamanqe · 815 m
- Undota Hill · 779 m
- Sitilo · 729 m
- Ngoje · 689 m
- KuMdluzulu · 667 m
- KwaSiqandaqanda · 641 m
- KwaMpofu · 639 m
- KwaHlokohloko · 594 m
- KuSipunge · 543 m
- KuMpehlela · 536 m
- Ibonoti Ridge · 519 m
- KuMbomboshane · 488 m
- Ngogo · 480 m
- Nbulengeni · 475 m
- KuSihlutu · 466 m
- Mandawe · 434 m
- KuMagula · 400 m
- Mbongolwane · 388 m
- KwaNyembe · 383 m
- Mbulungeni · 381 m
- Ulufa · 372 m
- KwaMaqwakazi · 367 m

…and 23 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forests; 1 forest reserve.

- Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve
- Ngoje Forest
- Umgoye Forest

### Getting around

5 airfields; 4 railway stations.

- Eshowe
- Eshowe
- Gingindlovu
- Mine Own
- Mtunzini
- Mtunzini
- Nkwalini
- Nkwalini
- Valley

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in uMlalazi 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from uMlalazi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ekuphumuleni Clinic · uMlalazi 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.90177&mlon=31.45676#map=17/-28.90177/31.45676) 

Bank Nedbank · uMlalazi 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.89077&mlon=31.45512#map=17/-28.89077/31.45512) 

ATM Checkout Centre Eshowe · uMlalazi 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.89908&mlon=31.46352#map=17/-28.89908/31.46352) 

Petrol pump Engen · uMlalazi 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.90096&mlon=31.46597#map=17/-28.90096/31.46597) 

Hotel A Kings View Boutique Guesthouse · uMlalazi 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.90837&mlon=31.44972#map=17/-28.90837/31.44972) 

Mall Ithala Shopping Centre · uMlalazi 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.89832&mlon=31.46491#map=17/-28.89832/31.46491) 

School Aaron Creche · uMlalazi 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.93390&mlon=31.40226#map=17/-28.93390/31.40226) 

College Felixton College · uMlalazi 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.92001&mlon=31.48096#map=17/-28.92001/31.48096) 

Police station Eshowe Police Station · uMlalazi 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.90243&mlon=31.45675#map=17/-28.90243/31.45675) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in uMlalazi

Places mapped inside uMlalazi in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals10
- Banks21
- ATMs6
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels25
- Shopping malls6
- Schools195
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies12
- Restaurants44
- Police stations4

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other local municipalities in Uthungulu District

- Mfolozi
- Mthonjaneni
- Nkandla
- uMhlathuze

## Quick answers

- Where is uMlalazi?In Uthungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
- What is the population of uMlalazi?196,633 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in uMlalazi?About 21 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of uMlalazi?About 89 people per km²
- What borders uMlalazi?KwaDukuza, Mandeni, Maphumulo, Mthonjaneni, Nkandla and uMhlathuze
- What is there to see in uMlalazi?Dengwini Forest Reserve, Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk, Dlinza Forest Reserve, Entumeni Nature Reserve
- What time zone is uMlalazi in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in uMlalazi?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in uMlalazi?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in uMlalazi?45 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of uMlalazi?Settlements lie between 18 m and 862 m
- What is the highest point in uMlalazi?Osungulweni (844 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit uMlalazi?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to uMlalazi?Ekuphumuleni Clinic, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to uMlalazi?Nedbank, about 6.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to uMlalazi?Checkout Centre Eshowe, about 6.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to uMlalazi?Engen, about 6.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in uMlalazi?10 mapped
- How many banks are in uMlalazi?21 mapped
- How many ATMs are in uMlalazi?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in uMlalazi?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of uMlalazi?ZA5284 (OCHA common operational dataset)