Gqeberha, Coastal metropolis in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Gqeberha extends along the Indian Ocean coastline with numerous beaches, a commercial harbor, and a network of urban districts spanning 251 square kilometers.
The settlement began in 1820 when British colonists established a port named after Elizabeth Frances, wife of Cape Colony governor Sir Rufane Donkin.
The name change from Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha in 2021 represents the incorporation of Xhosa language and heritage into South African geographical nomenclature.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, constructed for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, maintains regular sporting events and serves as a central venue for rugby matches.
The Donkin Reserve features a stone pyramid monument erected by Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of his wife, standing alongside a Victorian lighthouse.
Location: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
Inception: 1820
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
GPS coordinates: -33.96184,25.61865
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:05
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
72.3 km
Van Stadens Bridge
39.5 km
Coega
18.9 km
Horse Memorial
905 m
Kouga Dam
98.3 km
St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
1.1 km
Fort Frederick
588 m
Red Location Museum
7.2 km
Kragga Kamma Game Park
15.2 km
Seal Point Lighthouse
77.4 km
Sundays River Formation
40.3 km
Van Stadens River NG rail bridge
38.8 km
Bayworld: Snake Park
3.3 km
Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial
1.2 km
Itzehoe (Schiff)
12.1 km
St Mary's Cathedral, Port Elizabeth
1.8 km
Campanile (Port Elizabeth)
598 m
Statue of Queen Victoria
397 m
McArthur Baths Swimming Pool Complex
3.1 km
The Hill Lighthouse
187 m
Cape Recife Lighthouse
10.7 km
Voëleilandvuurtoring
63.2 km
Supertubes
2.7 km
Port Elizabeth City Hall
469 m
African Dawn Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary
47.2 km
South End Museum
1.3 km
Haaspoort Game Reserve
107.3 km
Port Elizabeth Opera House
300 mReviews
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