Geography, History & Economy
Nongoma Local Municipality is part of Zululand District Municipality.
MDB code: KZN265
Description: The Nongoma Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Zululand District in the north of the KwaZulu-Natal Province. Located in the east of the district, the municipality has two secondary corridors, which run from Ulundi to Pongola and from Hlabisa to Vryheid.
It is bordered by uPhongolo in the north, Ulundi in the south, the uMkhanyakude District in the south and east, and Abaqulusi in the west. It is one of the five municipalities in the district and has three tribal authorities, namely Mandlakazi, Usuthu and Matheni. It is the most populated municipality in Zululand.
Area: 2 182km²
Cities/Towns: Nongoma
Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture