Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality extends along Algoa Bay, incorporating Gqeberha, Uitenhage, and Despatch within its administrative boundaries.

The municipality was established in December 2000 through South African local government reforms, marking a new era in post-apartheid territorial administration.

The population reflects South African diversity with Xhosa speakers representing 53.9 percent, followed by Afrikaans at 29.3 percent and English at 13.5 percent.

Residents can access municipal services through dedicated contact points, including a service delivery hotline at 0800 20 50 50 for reporting infrastructure issues.

Manufacturing contributes 33 percent to the local economy, making it the largest economic sector in this coastal metropolitan region of Eastern Cape.

Location: Eastern Cape

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Gqeberha

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Website: https://mandelametro.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -33.95000,25.60000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32