Chris Hani District Municipality

The Chris Hani District Municipality spans across multiple local municipalities, including Intsika Yethu, Engcobo, and Emalahleni, with Queenstown serving as its administrative center.

The municipality was formally established on December 5, 2000, incorporating regions that were previously designated as homelands during South Africa's apartheid period.

The district reflects strong Xhosa cultural influences, with the majority of its 810,274 residents speaking Xhosa, while Afrikaans speakers concentrate in the western regions.

The municipal headquarters operates from 15 Bells Road in Queenstown, providing essential services and administrative support to communities across six local municipalities.

Located at an elevation of 1,252 meters, the municipality manages a predominantly rural territory where 63.8 percent of residents live in traditional villages.

Location: Eastern Cape

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Queenstown

Elevation above the sea: 1,252 m

Shares border with: Pixley ka Seme District Municipality

GPS coordinates: -31.88333,26.86667

Latest update: March 16, 2025 03:59