Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Local municipality in northeastern Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.
The municipality extends over 10,248 square kilometers within the Ehlanzeni District, featuring agricultural lands, pine plantations, and sections of Kruger National Park.
The region, formerly known as Mapulaneng, was home to the Mapulana people before being established as a municipality on December 5, 2000.
The municipality incorporates 135 settlements where residents speak Tsonga, Northern Sotho, and Swati languages, maintaining their traditional practices and celebrations.
The municipality connects to major towns including Hoedspruit, Pilgrim's Rest, and Graskop through regional roads, facilitating transportation and commerce.
The name originates from the large herds of bushbuck observed in the 1880s and a distinctive ridge in the southeastern section.
Location: Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Inception: December 5, 2000
Capital city: Bushbuckridge
Elevation above the sea: 418 m
GPS coordinates: -24.75000,31.16667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:09
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