Mthatha
in OR Tambo District Municipality of Eastern Cape, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-31.589 and 28.784 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -31° 35' 20" and E 28° 47' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:47 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:58 am and 6:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.905 and -156.225 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Huelo
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Mthatha

Mthatha in OR Tambo District Municipality (Eastern Cape) with it's 78,663 habitants is a town located in South Africa about 405 mi (or 652 km) south of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

Time in Mthatha is now 08:47 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Mthatha, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in South Africa is K. D. Matanzima Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Libode, Qumbu, Maclear, Mount Frere and Flagstaff. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 14th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 15th of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

HOTEL SAVOY

Address
1,0 mi
912 NELSON MANDELA DRIVE
5100 MTHATHA
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Big Five Guest House

Address
1,6 mi
27 Atwell Madala Street
5100 Umtata
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lodge Bellagio Mthatha

Address
1,5 mi
9 Aloe street
5099 Umtata
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GARDEN COURT MTHATHA

Address
2,4 mi
NELSON MANDELA DRIVE P.O BOX 334
5100 UMTATA
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Time Lapse - Gopro Hero 3+ Black - Umtata to Port Elizabeth to Riversdal in 10 minutes Via N2

Published: December 12, 2014
Length: 04:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Francois Groenewald

I have done a time lapse on my Gopro Hero 3+ Black. . . Started Outside Umtata (Dan's Place) to Port Elizabeth and ended up in Riversdal Via N2 Highway. . .Was taken from 07:45 to 23:35, 7...


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Published: November 22, 2009
Length: 46:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andre Grove

flashes of the umtata ubuntu buildup 2009.


driving mthatha part 2

Published: February 27, 2015
Length: 31:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Willem Schoeman

Some of the worst drivers in South Africa drive in Mthatha, on some of the worst roads in the country.


Driving in Mthatha part 1

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 22:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Willem Schoeman

Driving in Mthatha (Umtata) can be very challenging. Share my frustrations with me.


Hole in the Wall - Transkei Myjob's photos around Hole in the Wall, South Africa (eastern cape)

Published: November 10, 2010
Length: 58:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Myjob's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/myjob/niagara_falls/1110574200/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...


horse eating mcdonalds

Published: December 23, 2012
Length: 43:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Damian Vorster

we parked at McDonald next to a horse,the guy goes inside and buys a nig mac,chips and a coke he drinks the coke and gives the rest to the horse.


African National Party

Published: November 16, 2012
Length: 41:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: marabe2000

African National Party http://www.africannationalparty.org.za will create jobs, eradicate poverty and crime. Oppose land grabbing without compensation and oppose nationalization of mines. Treat...


AFM Graceland Assembly Worship Night Explosion (Extravaganza) @ Mtata

Published: November 14, 2014
Length: 48:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sandisiwe mafalala

A christian inspired worship night, doing the heart of God. his word says we must worship him in truth and in spirit. inspired by Revelations 5 v 11-14 "Then I looked and heard the voice of...


Temba Documentary - Part 2 - Bringing HopeTo The People - Part2

Published: November 24, 2008
Length: 54:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TembaCommunity

Focusing on the vital role that Temba AIDS Shelter in Mthatha (Umtata) Eastern Cape, South Africa plays in the local community- Documentary made by Charlotta Lindqvest Karlsson & Lena Carlsson....


Baby It’s 2019 (Project SkyRocket)

Published: January 18, 2019
Length: 34:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Manyano Malusi

Oh yeah! Boom! We made it to 2019 hope you guys had a wonderful holiday while I was gone but now I'm back. This video brings excitement and thrill in the ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Umtata

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Umtata is a diocese located in the city of Umtata in the Ecclesiastical province of Durban in South Africa.

Located at -31.5667, 28.7667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in South Africa, Religious organizations established in 1930, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha

The Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha (formerly the Transkei Division and commonly known as the Umtata High Court or Mthatha High Court) is one of the High Courts of South Africa. It sits at Mthatha and has general jurisdiction over the area of the former Transkei.

Located at -31.5907, 28.7819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High Courts of South Africa, Government of the Eastern Cape, Transkei

Mthatha General Hospital

Mthatha General Hospital is a large Provincial government funded hospital situated in central Mthatha in South Africa. It is a general hospital and forms part of the Mthatha Hospital Complex.

Located at -31.5903, 28.7682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in South Africa


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mthatha, Umtata, Умтата, UTT, ウムタタ, متھاتھا, 烏姆塔塔