Is Mthatha a province

Mthatha, formerly Umtata, town, Eastern Cape province, South Africa.

 Is Mthatha a province

Mthatha, formerly Umtata, town, Eastern Cape province, South Africa.

Is Mthatha a city or a town?

Mthatha /əmˈtɑːtɑː/ ( listen), alternatively rendered Umtata, is the main city of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in Eastern Cape province of South Africa and the capital of OR Tambo District Municipality. The city has an airport, previously known as the K. D.

Is Eastern Cape a city or province?

The Eastern Cape is one of the provinces of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are East London and Port Elizabeth.

Is Mthatha an urban or rural area?

Mthatha and Mqanduli and their surrounding rural areas. The municipality is largely rural in character with the urban areas concentrated around the towns.

What is Umtata famous for?

It now houses the Nelson Mandela National Museum. Nelson Mandela National Museum; contains priceless sentimental gifts given to him while he was President. Umtata Dam; the dam that quenches the Towns thirst also provides facilities for outdoor activities, such as picnicking and water sport.