| Mbhashe | |
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| — Local municipality — | |
| Location in the Eastern Cape | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Amatole District Municipality |
| Seat | Dutywa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,050 km2 (1,177.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 262,008 |
| • Density | 85.9/km2 (222.5/sq mi) |
| • Households | 59,705 |
| Racial makeup[2] (2007) | |
| • Black African | 99.88% |
| • White | 0.03% |
| • Coloured | 0.02% |
| • Indian or Asian | 0.07% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Municipal code | EC121 |
| Website | http://www.mbhashemun.gov.za |
The Mbhashe Municipality is a remote outpost of the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Its primary claim to fame is as the birthplace of the former president Thabo Mbeki. The Mbanyana Falls, Mbhashe Cultural Village and Donald Wood's Snooker Room number among its attractions.[3]
The name Mbashe is derived from Xhosa. The municipality is named after the Mbashe river that cuts through the three areas, namely Elliotdale, Willowvale and Idutywa.[4]
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