Alfred Nzo District Municipality

The Alfred Nzo District Municipality extends across 7,870 square kilometers in the Eastern Cape province, with Mount Ayliff as its administrative center.

Established on December 5, 2000, the district municipality integrated multiple local authorities including Umzimvubu, Matatiele, and Ntabankulu into a cohesive administrative structure.

The district supports numerous Xhosa communities who maintain their traditions through local gatherings, ceremonial practices, and educational programs throughout the municipalities.

The municipality coordinates emergency services, healthcare facilities, and municipal departments from its headquarters in Mount Ayliff, serving approximately 480,000 residents.

At an elevation of 1,377 meters, the district encompasses mountainous terrains that influence agricultural practices and settlement patterns across its constituent municipalities.

Location: Eastern Cape

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Mount Ayliff

Elevation above the sea: 1,377 m

GPS coordinates: -30.80000,29.36667

Latest update: March 16, 2025 14:37