Geography, History & Economy
Ingquza Hill Local Municipality is part of OR Tambo District Municipality.
MDB code: EC153
Description: The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality (previously Qaukeni Local Municipality) is a Category B municipality located within the OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape Province.
It is bordered by the Ntabankulu and Mbizana Local Municipalities to the north, and Port St Johns Local Municipality and the Indian Ocean to the south. Ingquza Hill is one of the five municipalities in the district, accounting for almost a quarter of its geographical area.
Area: 2 477km²
Cities/Towns: Flagstaff, Lusikisiki
Main Economic Sectors: Construction (11.9%), finance (7.7%), electricity (4.5%), community services (2.5%), agriculture, trade/manufacturing