Mbizana Local Municipality
| Mbizana | |
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| — Local municipality — | |
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| Coordinates: 31°34′S 29°24′E / 31.567°S 29.400°ECoordinates: 31°34′S 29°24′E / 31.567°S 29.400°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Alfred Nzo |
| Seat | Bizana |
| Wards | 31 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Mr M M Twabu |
| • Manager | Mr P B Mase |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,417 km2 (933 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2][3][4] | |
| • Total | 281,905 |
| • Density | 116.6/km2 (302/sq mi) |
| • Households | 48,447 |
| Racial makeup (2011)[2] | |
| • Black African | 99.6% |
| • Coloured | 0.2% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| First languages (2011)[5] | |
| • Xhosa | 93.4% |
| • English | 1.9% |
| • Zulu | 1.5% |
| • Other | 3.2% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Municipal code | EC443 |
Mbizana Local Municipality is a local municipality in OR Tambo District in the Wild Coast Region of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. Its name means "little casserole" or "sauce pan" in isiXhosa.
Main places
The 2001 census divided the municipality into the following main places:[6]
| Place | Code | Area (km2) | Population | Most spoken language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amadiba | 23001 | 433.70 | 28,421 | Xhosa |
| Amandela | 23002 | 8.78 | 2,297 | Xhosa |
| Amandengane | 23003 | 46.81 | 3,583 | Xhosa |
| Amangutyana | 23004 | 286.10 | 35,871 | Xhosa |
| Amantshangase | 23005 | 108.38 | 7,104 | Xhosa |
| Amapisi | 23006 | 122.89 | 9,909 | Xhosa |
| Bala | 23007 | 18.03 | 3,935 | Xhosa |
| Bizana | 23008 | 23.96 | 4,110 | Xhosa |
| Imizizi | 23009 | 541.81 | 67,728 | Xhosa |
| Ntlenzi | 23010 | 360.60 | 31,706 | Xhosa |
| Ntshamate | 23011 | 15.02 | 3,706 | Xhosa |
| Tsikelo | 23012 | 345.75 | 41,453 | Xhosa |
| Xesibe | 23013 | 100.00 | 5,594 | Xhosa |
Births
Mbizana Local Municipality was the birthplace of:
- Oliver Tambo (1917–1993), born in the village of Nkantolo, South African anti-apartheid politician
- Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (1936-), born in the village of Mbongweni, South African ANC Women's League leader
Touristic attractions
- Umtamvuna Nature Reserve
- Mbizana Nature Reserve
- OR Tambo Cultural Village
- OR Tambo Monument
Government
The Mbizana Municipality is governed by a 50-member council, and is divided into 25 electoral wards.[7] It is currently part of the OR Tambo District Municipality, but after the 2011 municipal election it will be transferred to the Alfred Nzo District Municipality.[8]
References
- ^ "Contact list: Executive Mayors". Government Communication & Information System. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Table: Census 2011 by municipalities, age group, gender and population group". Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ "Table: Census 2011, Municipalities, household size by population group of head of the household". Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ "Community Survey, 2007: Basic Results Municipalities" (PDF). Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Table: Census 2011 by municipalities,language, gender and population group". Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ Lookup Tables - Statistics South Africa
- ^ 28/02/05 Notice 60 Gazette 1310. Municipal Demarcation Board. 28 February 2005. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
- ^ "MFMA Circular No. 54: Municipal Budget Circular for the 2011/12 MTREF". National Treasury. 10 December 2010. p. 5. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
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