Sarah Baartman District Municipality

The Sarah Baartman District Municipality spans 58,194 square kilometers across the Eastern Cape province, containing seven local municipalities and numerous towns.

Established in December 2000, this administrative region underwent significant restructuring to improve local governance systems in post-apartheid South Africa.

The district holds regular agricultural markets where farmers display their mohair products, as the region produces 52 percent of South Africa's total mohair.

The municipality connects to major transportation routes through national highways, linking the coastal areas of Jeffreys Bay to inland communities.

The Sundays River Valley area within the district exports 8 million cartons of citrus fruits annually through its specialized farming operations.

Location: Eastern Cape

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Gqeberha

Elevation above the sea: 476 m

Shares border with: Garden Route District Municipality, Central Karoo District Municipality, Pixley ka Seme District Municipality

GPS coordinates: -33.95000,25.60000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:32