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Mthatha, Eastern Cape

South Africa

City31.5889° S, 28.7844° E

Mthatha is a city located in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. It has a population of 164,848 residents, contributing to the diverse demographic landscape of the region.

Population164,848
ProvinceEastern Cape
Coordinates31.5889° S, 28.7844° E
CountrySouth Africa
Rank in South Africa#44 of 13,527

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Nearest Airports

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K. D. Matanzima Airport

UTTRegional

11.5 km away

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Koffee Bay Airport

FAKFLocal

55.1 km away

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Ugie Airport

FAUGLocal

68.2 km away

About Mthatha

Situated at coordinates -31.58893° latitude and 28.78443° longitude, Mthatha lies in the Southern Hemisphere at an elevation of 694 meters. The city operates within the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.

In terms of population, Mthatha ranks 44th out of 991 cities in South Africa. The country's total urban population is 51,412,164, highlighting Mthatha's position within the national context.

Cities in Eastern Cape

Mthatha is part of the Eastern Cape province. There are no additional cities listed in the province.

Gqeberha1,050,078East London478,676Kariega291,052Mdantsane205,504Bhisho137,287Queenstown118,599Qonce93,072Grahamstown91,548Graaff Reinet62,896Fort Beaufort58,419

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Mthatha, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Fort GaleNeighborhood
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NcambedlanaCity
3.8 km
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ChumbiCity
4.9 km
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HadiCity
5.8 km
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MtebeleziCity
6.2 km
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LindiniCity
6.6 km
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TyumbuCity
6.7 km
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BidizaCity
7.4 km
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LutoliCity
7.8 km
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Orange GroveCity
7.9 km
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QelaneCity
8 km
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NgwevanaCity
8 km
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MpindweniCity
8.1 km
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Cirira OpleidingskoolCity
8.3 km
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NooitgedachtCity
9.3 km
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MhlahlaneCity
9.5 km
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ZitateleCity
9.7 km

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#1 Johannesburg9,418,183#2 Cape Town4,772,846#3 Durban3,338,026#4 Pretoria2,112,693#5 Soweto1,695,047
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mthatha?

The population of Mthatha is 164,848.

In which province/state is Mthatha located?

Mthatha is located in the Eastern Cape province.

What are the coordinates of Mthatha?

The coordinates of Mthatha are -31.58893° latitude and 28.78443° longitude.

What is the elevation of Mthatha?

The elevation of Mthatha is 694 meters.

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