OR Tambo District Municipality

Last updated

OR Tambo
District municipality
OR Tambo CoA.png
Seal
Map of South Africa with OR Tambo highlighted (2011).svg
Location in the Eastern Cape
Coordinates: 31°34′S28°46′E / 31.567°S 28.767°E / -31.567; 28.767
Country South Africa
Province Eastern Cape
Seat Mthatha
Local municipalities
List
Government
[1]
 • Type Municipal council
 • MayorMesuli Ngqondwana (ANC)
Area
 • Total12,096 km2 (4,670 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [2]
 • Total1,364,943
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[2]
 •  Black African 99.0%
 •  Coloured 0.5%
 •  Indian/Asian 0.2%
 •  White 0.2%
First languages (2011)
[3]
 •  Xhosa 94.2%
 •  English 2.7%
 • Other3.1%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Municipal codeDC15

The OR Tambo District Municipality (Xhosa : uMasipala weSithili sase OR Tambo) is one of the seven districts of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is within the Wild Coast Region. The seat is Mthatha. As of 2011, the vast majority (94%) of its 1,364,943 inhabitants spoke isiXhosa. The district is named after Oliver Tambo. The district code is DC15.

Contents

Geography

Neighbours

OR Tambo is surrounded by:

Local municipalities

The district contains the following local municipalities:

Local municipalityPopulation%
King Sabata Dalindyebo 415,22724.77%
Nyandeni 281,25216.78%
Ngquza Hill 255,37115.23%
Mhlontlo 196,67511.73%
Port St Johns 146,1348.72%

After the 2011 municipal election, OR Tambo District shrunk, with Mbizana and Ntabankulu local municipalities being transferred to Alfred Nzo District Municipality. [4]

Demographics

The following statistics are from the 2011 census.

LanguagePopulation%
Xhosa 1,270,51494.21%
English 36,3212.69%
Afrikaans 7,3740.17%
Sign language 10,3880.77%
Zulu 6,6640.49%
Other 3,8540.29%
Sotho 3,5900.27%
Northern Sotho 3,3660.25%
Ndebele 2,8530.21%
Tswana 1,8640.14%
Venda 8740.06%
Swati 4450.03%
Tsonga 4400.03%

Gender

GenderPopulation%
Female734,85653.84%
Male630,08846.16%

Ethnic group

Ethnic groupPopulation%
Black African1,351,78999.04%
Coloured6,4340.47%
White2,6410.19%
Indian/Asian2,6540.19%
Other1,4250.10%

Age

AgePopulation%
000–004215,81412.87%
005–009267,09015.93%
010–014268,63216.02%
015–019223,48413.33%
020–024135,2148.07%
025–02993,8775.60%
030–03474,0414.42%
035–03970,3604.20%
040–04465,6983.92%
045–04950,3573.00%
050–05441,8282.50%
055–05932,5561.94%
060–06443,8772.62%
065–06935,4622.12%
070–07430,0041.79%
075–07913,3990.80%
080–08410,2240.61%
085–0892,7140.16%
090–0941,2190.07%
095–0994790.03%
100 plus1340.01%

Politics

Election results

Election results for OR Tambo in the South African general election, 2004.

PartyVotes%
African National Congress 392,74079.15%
United Democratic Movement 91,72218.48%
African Christian Democratic Party 2,7630.56%
Pan African Congress 2,7330.55%
Democratic Alliance 1,1410.23%
SOPA 6750.14%
United Christian Democratic Party 5830.12%
Inkhata Freedom Party 5350.11%
Azanian People's Organisation 5080.10%
EMSA 4250.09%
New National Party 3810.08%
PJC 3530.07%
Freedom Front Plus 3140.06%
UF 2820.06%
Independent Democrats 2590.05%
TOP 2110.04%
NA 1580.03%
CDP 1450.03%
NLP 1000.02%
KISS 900.02%
Minority Front 880.02%
Total496,206100.00%

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Witzenberg Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Western Cape, South Africa

Witzenberg Municipality is a local municipality located within the Cape Winelands District Municipality, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. As of 2011 it had a population of 115,946.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breede Valley Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Western Cape, South Africa

Breede Valley Municipality is a local municipality located within the Cape Winelands District Municipality, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. As of 2007, it had a population of 166,825. Its municipality code is WC025.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sarah Baartman District Municipality</span> District municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Sarah Baartman District Municipality, formerly the Cacadu District Municipality, is situated in the western part of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, covering an area of 58,242 square kilometres. The area of the district municipality includes seven local municipalities. The seat is the city of Gqeberha, although Gqeberha is not itself in the district. As of 2011, the languages most spoken among the 388,201 inhabitants were isiXhosa and Afrikaans. The district code is DC10.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lejweleputswa District Municipality</span> District municipality in Free State, South Africa

The Lejweleputswa District Municipality is one of the 5 districts of the Free State province of South Africa. The seat of the municipality is Welkom. As of 2011, a majority of its 657,019 residents speak Sotho. The district code is DC18. Lejweleputswa is a Sesotho word meaning "grey rock".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Xhariep District Municipality</span> District municipality in Free State, South Africa

The Xhariep District Municipality is one of the 5 districts of the Free State province of South Africa. The municipality is the largest in the Free State geographically and is known for its vast land. It is home to the largest dam in the county, the Gariep Dam, and has two mines, situated in Jagersfontein and Koffiefontein. The natural resources and the geographical position of the municipality make it a site with good potential for investment and development. The seat is Trompsburg. As of 2011, the largest language group is Sotho who make up 45.3% of the total population of 146,259. The district code is DC16.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ugu District Municipality</span> District municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Ugu District Municipality is one of the 11 districts of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Ugu is isiZulu for "coast". It governs the KZN South Coast and its seat is Port Shepstone. The majority of its 722,484 inhabitants spoke isiZulu as of 2011. The district code is DC21.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harry Gwala District Municipality</span> District municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Harry Gwala District Municipality, formerly the Sisonke District Municipality, is one of the 11 districts of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The seat is Ixopo. The majority of its 298,392 inhabitants spoke isiZulu as of 2011. The district code is DC43. The district's name was changed in November 2015 in honor of African National Congress leader Harry Gwala.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alfred Nzo District Municipality</span> District municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Alfred Nzo District Municipality is one of the 6 districts of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The seat is Mount Ayliff. The majority of its 801,344 residents speak isiXhosa. The district code is DC44.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amathole District Municipality</span> District municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Amathole District Municipality is one of the 7 districts of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The seat is East London. As of 2011, over 90% of its 892,637 inhabitants spoke isiXhosa. The district code is DC12. Amathole means "calves", the name of the mountain range and forest which forms the northern boundary of the district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality</span> District municipality in North West, South Africa

The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, formerly the Southern District Municipality, is one of the 4 districts of the North West province of South Africa. The seat of the municipality is Klerksdorp. As of 2016, a plurality of its 742,821 residents speak Setswana. The majority of its residents live in the City of Matlosana. The district code is DC40. The district was formerly known as the Southern District Municipality. It is named after Kenneth Kaunda, the first President of Zambia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nyandeni Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Nyandeni Municipality is a local municipality within the OR Tambo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Its administrative seat is the town of Libode. The entire municipal area falls within the former Transkei Bantustan area. The urban population is mainly located in the two small towns of Libode and Ngqeleni.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality, formerly Mbizana Municipality, is a local municipality within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in the Wild Coast Region of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is named after Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist and wife of President Nelson Mandela.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">City of Matlosana</span> Local municipality in North West, South Africa

The City of Matlosana, formerly the City Council of Klerksdorp, is a local municipality within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, in the North West province of South Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality is a local municipality situated in the inland of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The municipality includes the towns of Mthatha and Mqanduli. The King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality is one of the seven local municipalities within the OR Tambo District Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matatiele Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Matatiele Municipality is a local municipality within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It adjoins Lesotho to the north, Elundini to the south-west, and Greater Kokstad to the east and its 4,352 km² makes the Matatiele Municipality largest of four municipalities in the district at almost half of its geographical area. According to the South African National Census of 2011, its 203,483 residents and 49,527 households makes Matatiele Municipality the second largest populated area in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality behind Mbizana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Umzimvubu Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Umzimvubu Municipality is a local municipality within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Umzimvubu, the name of the Mzimvubu River, is an isiXhosa word meaning "home of the hippopotamus". The municipal area comprises an area of 2506 square kilometres. The municipality has undergone a number of amendments in terms of municipal and ward demarcation which has a profound impact on planning in the area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ntabankulu Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Ntabankulu Municipality is a local municipality within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in the Wild Coast Region of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Ntabankulu is an isiXhosa word meaning "great or big mountain", since the municipal area is mountainous in character.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Port St. Johns Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Port St. Johns Municipality is a local municipality within the OR Tambo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mhlontlo Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Mhlontlo Municipality is a local municipality within the OR Tambo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ingquza Hill Local Municipality</span> Local municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Ingquza Hill Municipality, previously known as Qaukeni Municipality, is a local municipality within the OR Tambo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

References

  1. ↑ "Contact list: Executive Mayors". Government Communication & Information System. Archived from the original on 14 July 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Statistics by place". Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Statistics by place". Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "MFMA Circular No. 54: Municipal Budget Circular for the 2011/12 MTREF" (PDF). National Treasury. 10 December 2010. p. 5. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.