Zululand District Municipality

Zululand District Municipality is an administrative region in KwaZulu-Natal comprising five local municipalities with Ulundi as its administrative center. The territory includes diverse landscapes with varying elevations and geographical features supporting different types of land use.

The district was formed in 2000 following the reorganization of South Africa's administrative divisions after apartheid ended. This restructuring established new local governance bodies that have managed the region since then.

The area is home to Zulu communities whose daily life reflects traditional customs, craft markets, and local gatherings. Visitors can experience these living traditions directly in villages and marketplaces throughout the region.

The region is best explored by traveling through the roads connecting its various local municipalities and different landscapes. Visitors should expect varying road conditions and seek local information points to find the best routes for their needs.

The varying elevation zones across this region support different ecological systems and habitats for plants and animals. This geographical diversity within a relatively compact area creates a place with substantial biological variation.

Location: KwaZulu-Natal

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Ulundi

Elevation above the sea: 1,090 m

Part of: KwaZulu-Natal

Website: http://zululand.org.za

GPS coordinates: -28.31667,31.41667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27