Which municipality is Grahamstown?
Makana Local MunicipalityMakhanda / Municipality
Grahamstown lies at the heart of the Makana Local Municipality and is situated 55 km from the coast and 130 km from Port Elizabeth and 180 km from East London. Grahamstown is also the seat of Rhodes University, the Eastern Cape High Court and the Magistrate’s Court for the Albany District.
What district is Grahamstown?
Makhanda, South Africa
| Makhanda Grahamstown | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 33°18′36″S 26°31′36″ECoordinates: 33°18′36″S 26°31′36″E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Sarah Baartman |
Is Grahamstown rural or urban?
Urban Areas and Places
| Name | Status | Population Census 2001-10-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Gonubie (- Mzamonhle) | Urban Area | 15,165 |
| Graaff-Reinet (- uMasizakhe) | Urban Area | 32,460 |
| Grahamstown (- Rhini) | Urban Area | 61,753 |
| Hamburg | Urban Main Place | … |
What towns fall under Makana?
The City of Makhanda together with the nearby towns of Alicedale and Riebeeck East and the quaint villages of Fort Brown, Salem, Seven Fountains and Sidbury make up the Makana Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Why is Grahamstown an urban area?
The influx of the settlers and businessmen looking for new frontier opportunities, helped Grahamstown become a bustling centre of trade. By 1930 Grahamstown was recognised as the second largest city in the country.
What is the postal code for Grahamstown?
6139
6140
Makhanda/Zip codes
How safe is Grahamstown?
Crime rates in Grahamstown, South Africa
| Level of crime | 40.00 | Moderate |
|---|---|---|
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 87.50 | Very High |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 50.00 | Moderate |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 55.00 | Moderate |
| Worries car stolen | 30.00 | Low |
Who founded Grahamstown?
Colonel John Graham
It was founded (1812) by Colonel John Graham as a frontier garrison post near Xhosa territory, and British settlers arrived in 1820. The city contains many memorials to the Cape Frontier Wars, which were fought in the vicinity.
How old is Grahamstown?
It was founded (1812) by Colonel John Graham as a frontier garrison post near Xhosa territory, and British settlers arrived in 1820. The city contains many memorials to the Cape Frontier Wars, which were fought in the vicinity.
Who is the mayor of Makana?
Yandiswa Vara
Surprise twist as Yandiswa Vara sworn in as Makana mayor.
Who is nxele?
The Xhosa prophet Makhanda Nxele known by many people as Makana, was later imprisoned on Robben Island for leading an attack on Grahamstown in 1818. The boats capsized and Makana, while marshalling and urging his men to swim to shore, drowned.
Where did Grahamstown get its name?
Grahamstown was named after British army officer, Colonel John Graham, who led the corps sent to clear around 20,000 Xhosa tribesmen from the area. Mthethwa announced in June that government has gazetted the changing of the name in line with the letter and spirit of the Constitution.