Ugu District Municipality

The Ugu District Municipality extends 112 kilometers along the South African coastline from Scottburgh to Port Edward, encompassing 5,866 square kilometers of territory.

Established on December 5, 2000, Ugu District Municipality emerged as a governing structure to enhance local administration in the KwaZulu-Natal province.

The district population consists of 90.6% Black African residents, predominantly speaking isiZulu, reflecting strong traditional Zulu influences throughout the region.

Port Shepstone functions as the administrative center of Ugu District, which manages 81 municipal wards and coordinates services for approximately 773,402 residents.

The municipality incorporates 42 traditional authorities across its territory, maintaining a distinct balance between urban development and rural landscapes at 16% to 84%.

Location: KwaZulu-Natal

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Port Shepstone

Elevation above the sea: 486 m

GPS coordinates: -30.75000,30.43333

Latest update: March 19, 2025 16:56