Local municipality · Ehlanzeni District
# Bushbuckridge

Bushbuckridge is a local municipality of South Africa in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province. It had an estimated 550,094 people in 2020 on 10,248 km² (about 54 per km²). 213 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 798 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 550,094 people (2020)
- 10,248 km²
- 798 mapped services
- 488 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Bushbuckridge?

Bushbuckridge had an estimated 550,094 people in 2020 — 31.3% of Ehlanzeni District, 15th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,196 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ehlanzeni District figure of 1,094). Spread over 10,248 km², that is about 54 people per km², 76th of 190 local municipalities.

36.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 24 across Ehlanzeni District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people.
- 0–4 63,132
- 5–9 68,888
- 10–14 70,029
- 15–19 61,864
- 20–24 46,867
- 25–29 40,787
- 30–34 41,054
- 35–39 33,596
- 40–44 26,015
- 45–49 20,580
- 50–54 15,427
- 55–59 15,315
- 60–64 13,472
- 65–69 11,544
- 70–74 9,432
- 75–79 6,002
- 80+ 6,090

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

## Where is Bushbuckridge?

Bushbuckridge lies in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. It borders 5 other local municipalities: Ba-Phalaborwa, Maruleng, Mbombela, Nkomazi and Thaba Chweu. By area it is the 30th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 36.7% of Ehlanzeni District. The centre of Bushbuckridge is about 349 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 108 km from Mbombela, the main town of Ehlanzeni District. The centre point is at 24.5854° S, 31.4083° E. Local names: MP325.

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

## Things to see in and around Bushbuckridge

OpenStreetMap lists 110 named sights in Bushbuckridge: 67 viewpoints; 26 nature reserves; 8 attractions; 6 monuments; 2 museums; 1 memorial.
- Graeme Naylor Museum · museum
- Rabelais Museum · museum
- Andover Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Buffelshoek Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Bushbuckridge Nature Reserves · nature reserve
- Djuma Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Ingwelala · nature reserve
- Klaserie Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Klaserie Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Klaserie Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kruger National Park · nature reserve
- Londolozi Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Mala Mala Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Mala Mala Game Reserve · nature reserve
- MalaMala Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Manyeleti Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Manyeletiwildtuin · nature reserve
- Nasionale Krugerwildtuin · nature reserve
- Nasionale Krugerwildtuin · nature reserve
- Nasionale Krugerwildtuin · nature reserve
- Nasionale Krugerwildtuin · nature reserve
- Sabi Sand Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Sabi Sands Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Sabi-Sands Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Sibon · nature reserve
- Timbavati Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Timbavati Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Umbabat Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Aloe Ridge Lookout · viewpoint
- Bangu Waterhole Viewpoint · viewpoint

…and 80 more.

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: Bushbuckridge
- 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
- Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) · Hoedspruit 44 km
- Skukuza Airport (SZK) · Skukuza 46 km

### Nearest railway station

Rolle (Bushbuckridge), about 23 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:00) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 17:13).

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 Bushbuckridge

Open gazetteers list 213 villages, towns and localities in Bushbuckridge. The largest with a recorded population: Mkhuhlu (42,969), Calcutta (35,864), Dwarsloop (35,397), Acornhoek (33,529), Hlanganani (21,506) and Mafemani (20,389). Settlements here lie between about 204 m and 1,608 m above sea level (median 488 m).
- Acornhoek
- Agincourt
- Akani
- Alexandria
- Allandale
- Allandale A
- Allandale B
- Arthur Stone
- Arthur’s Seat
- Athol
- Balule Satellite Camp
- Bayisonto
- Belfast
- Boiketlo
- Bolla-Tau
- Bosbokrand
- Brooklyn
- Buffelshoek
- Burlington
- Bushbuckridge
- Buyisonto
- Calcutta
- Casteel
- Chavelgaza
- Chochocho
- Clare
- Clare A
- Clare B
- Clare C
- Cortenburg
- Croquet Lawn
- Croquet Lawn A
- Croquet Lawn B
- Cunning Moor
- Die Brug
- Dingleydale
- Dingleydale A
- Dingleydale B
- Dumfries
- Dumfries A
- Dumfries B
- Dumfries C
- Dwarsloop
- Edinburgh A
- Edinburgh B
- Eglington
- Eglington A
- Eglington B
- Exeter
- Fayini
- Ga-Boelang
- Ga-Josepha
- Ga-Maotole
- Godide
- Gottenburg
- Gqweta
- Graigieburn
- Green Valley
- Hamilton's Tented Camp
- Hlalakahle
- Hlanganani
- Hlavekisa
- Hluvukani
- Hoxani
- Humulani
- Hundzukani
- Imbali Safari Lodge
- Inyati
- Ireagh
- Islington
- Jameyana
- Jim Brown
- Jongilanga
- Justicia
- Ka-Tsakani
- Kamalamule
- Kgapamadi
- Khokhamoya
- Khokhovela
- Khomanani
- Kildare
- Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
- Kuku-waai-ya Crossing
- Kumana
- Leadwood Private Camp
- Lebombo Lodge
- Lephong
- Lillydale
- Lindani
- London
- Ludlow
- Mabharule
- Maboke
- Madras A
- Madyembeni
- Mafemani
- Mahlobyanini
- Mahukule B
- Malamule
- Mamelodi
- Mangwazi
- Manyakatana
- Manyeleti
- Manyeleti Game reserve
- Mapaleng A
- Mapaleng B
- Mapulaneng View
- Mariepskop Forestry Station
- Mariepskop State Forest
- Maripi
- Marite
- Maroela Campsite
- Masakeng
- Masana
- Mathikiti Camp
- Matsavana
- Matshaye
- Maviljan A
- Maviljan B
- Mbangwane
- Meetse
- Merry Pebble Stream
- Mhlaba
- Midibiding
- Mission
- Mkhuhlu
- Mokhololine
- Moloro
- Mopane Dam
- Morea
- Morolaneng
- Motlamogale
- Motlamogatsane
- Mphenyatsatsi
- Ndlelani
- New Forest A
- New Forest B
- New Line
- Newington
- Njonjela
- Oakley
- Okkerneutboom
- Orinoco
- Orinoco A
- Orinoco B
- Orinoco C
- Orpen Rest Camp
- Pelindaba
- Phelindaba
- Phungwe
- Rabelaisruskamp
- Relani
- Rivoni
- Rolle
- Ronaldsey
- Roodewal Bush Lodge
- Rooiboklaagte A
- Rooiboklaagte B
- Rulani
- Sabi-Sand Game Reserve
- Sabie Park
- Salique State Forest
- Satara Rest Camp
- Sehloke
- Sekokotong
- Sekrepeng
- Sesete
- Seville
- Seville A
- Seville B
- Seville C
- Shata
- Shatale
- Sigagule
- Silinda
- Somerset
- Sparta
- Sweni Lodge
- Talamati Bushveld Camp
- Tamboti Tented Camp
- Tasakani
- Teka Mahala
- Thabakgolo
- Thorndale
- Thornybush Game Reserve
- Thulamahashe
- Thulamahashi
- Thulani
- Thumalahashe
- Timbavati
- Tinga Legends Lodge
- Tiyimeleni A
- Tiyimeleni B
- Tlhavekisa
- Tsakani
- Tshunelani A
- Tshunelani B
- Tswafeng
- Umbabat Nature Reserve
- Utlha
- Utlha A
- Utlha B
- Varty
- Violet Bank
- Violetbank A
- Violetbank B
- Violetbank D
- Wales
- Welverdiend
- Wisane
- Xanthia
- Xikhusese
- eMakhazeni B

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Bushbuckridge

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

### Water

48 rivers and streams; 13 reservoirs and tanks; 2 lakes.
- Bangu
- Bangudam
- Bejani
- Dlabesuthu
- Gudzanidam
- Guweni
- Hutumi
- Jones Dam
- Khokhovela
- Klein-Sandrivier
- Koedoespruit
- Leeupan
- Letaba
- Lindandadam
- Liwati
- Mac-Mac River
- Magoso
- Manungwepan
- Marite
- Maritsane
- Matlulane
- Matsavana
- Mazithidam
- Mlondozi

…and 39 more.

### Hills and mountains

41 hills; 8 mountains; 2 mountain passes.
- Mariepskop · 1,940 m
- Mogologolo · 1,925 m
- The Peak · 1,800 m
- Devil’s Window · 1,723 m
- Visierkop · 1,710 m
- Sellale · 1,668 m
- Magale · 1,666 m
- Op die Berg · 1,352 m
- Mabuyasetena · 931 m
- Devi’ls Window · 927 m
- Xangana · 884 m
- Four Corners · 809 m
- Inyaka · 792 m
- Maluiljan · 781 m
- KwaLekobokile · 770 m
- Lehokwe · 745 m
- Makhatsa · 708 m
- Sehlake · 696 m
- Mankele · 631 m
- Shangaan Hill · 614 m
- Timbavati · 511 m
- Masala · 489 m
- Mohlwareng · 483 m
- Tsakani · 477 m

…and 27 more.

### Forests and nature

4 forests; 4 parks; 3 nature reserves; 3 wildlife reserves.
- Blyderivierspoort Natuurreservaat
- Cronje en Dogters Privaat Natuurreserwe
- Eileen Orpen
- Lothian and Excelsior Forest Reserve
- Manyeletiwildtuin
- Mariepskop-Bosreserwe
- Nhanguleni
- Sabi Sands Game Reserve
- Salique Forest Reserve
- Singita Sabi Sand
- Timbavati
- Timbavati Game Reserve
- Ulusaba Game Park
- Welgevonden-Bosreserwe

### Getting around

24 airfields; 10 airports; 2 railway stations.
- Acornhoek
- Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport
- Argyle East
- Argyle Northeast
- Argyle South
- Argyle West
- Cronje En Dogters
- Dundee
- Elgin
- Gowrie
- Gwecala
- Inyati Airfield
- Jouberts Hoop
- Jouberts Hoop South
- Khoka Moya Airport
- Londolozi
- Londolozi Airport
- Malamala Airport
- Motswari Airport
- Nederland
- Nederland North
- Ngala Airport
- Northampton Northeast
- Othawa

…and 12 more.

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 Bushbuckridge and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ehlanzeni District, the warmest month is Dec (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 755 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (144 mm) and the driest Jun (8 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 | 25 | 144 |
| Feb | 24 | 105 |
| Mar | 24 | 100 |
| Apr | 21 | 57 |
| May | 19 | 14 |
| Jun | 17 | 8 |
| Jul | 17 | 9 |
| Aug | 19 | 10 |
| Sep | 22 | 23 |
| Oct | 23 | 55 |
| Nov | 24 | 98 |
| Dec | 25 | 132 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bushbuckridge
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Thulamahashe Community Health Centre · Bushbuckridge | 26 km | Map |
| Bank | ABSA · Bushbuckridge | 25 km | Map |
| ATM | Capitec Bank ATM · Bushbuckridge | 25 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Orpen Gate Petrol Station · Bushbuckridge | 12 km | Map |
| Hotel | Tintswalo Manor House · Bushbuckridge | 1.0 km | Map |
| Mall | FNB Thulamahashe · Bushbuckridge | 25 km | Map |
| School | Ntshuxeko Day Care Center · Bushbuckridge | 4.7 km | Map |
| College | Southern African Wildlife College · Bushbuckridge | 8.9 km | Map |
| Police station | Saps Mhala Police Station · Bushbuckridge | 26 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 Bushbuckridge

Places mapped inside Bushbuckridge in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 13
- Banks 32
- ATMs 11
- Petrol pumps 23
- Hotels 120
- Shopping malls 14
- Schools 503
- Colleges and universities 7
- Cinemas 1
- Pharmacies 9
- Restaurants 59
- Police stations 5
- 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 Ehlanzeni District
- Mbombela
- Nkomazi
- Thaba Chweu

## Quick answers
- Where is Bushbuckridge? In Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Bushbuckridge? 550,094 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bushbuckridge? About 21 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bushbuckridge? About 54 people per km²
- What borders Bushbuckridge? Ba-Phalaborwa, Maruleng, Mbombela, Nkomazi and Thaba Chweu
- What is there to see in Bushbuckridge? 150,000th Windmill in South Africa, Akoob Plaque, Aloe Ridge Lookout, Ancient tree
- What time zone is Bushbuckridge in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Bushbuckridge? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Bushbuckridge? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bushbuckridge? 213 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bushbuckridge? Settlements lie between 204 m and 1,608 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Bushbuckridge? 13 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Bushbuckridge? Mariepskop (1,940 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bushbuckridge? February to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bushbuckridge? Thulamahashe Community Health Centre, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bushbuckridge? ABSA, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bushbuckridge? Capitec Bank ATM, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bushbuckridge? Orpen Gate Petrol Station, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bushbuckridge? 13 mapped
- How many banks are in Bushbuckridge? 32 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Bushbuckridge? 11 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bushbuckridge? 23 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bushbuckridge? ZA8325 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 10,248.2 km²
- P-code: ZA8325
- District: Ehlanzeni District

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