Ntsimangweni
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Ntsimangweni | |
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  Ntsimangweni Location in the Eastern Cape  Ntsimangweni Ntsimangweni (South Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 30°40′27.55″S 29°03′32.16″E / 30.6743194°S 29.0589333°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Alfred Nzo |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.864 km2 (0.334 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 214 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Ntsimangweni is a rural village located near Mount Frere (officially known as KwaBhaca) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umzimvubu Local Municipality in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality.[1]
Geography
[edit]Ntsimangweni covers an area of approximately 0.864 square kilometres and is situated in a mountainous rural region near Mount Frere. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and natural vegetation typical of the Eastern Cape interior.[1]
Demographics
[edit]As of 2015, Ntsimangweni had a population of 214 residents. The gender distribution was approximately 45.4% male and 54.6% female. The median age was notably young, at 18.3 years, indicating a youthful population with a high number of children and young people.[1]
Education
[edit]Educational services in Ntsimangweni are provided by institutions such as Mpamba Junior Secondary School, a public primary school serving local learners.[2]
Economy, Culture and Community
[edit]The village's economy is largely based on subsistence agriculture and small-scale farming. The village is characterized by a close-knit, community-oriented rural lifestyle. Traditional Bhaca customs and practices are still observed in daily life. The built environment includes traditional rondavels alongside modern housing structures.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Ntsimangweni Population and Statistics". City-Facts. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "Mpamba Junior Secondary School". Schools Digest. Retrieved 15 May 2025.