Maletswai Local Municipality

Maletswai Local Municipality
Maletswai Local Municipality
—  Local municipality  —
Location in the Eastern Cape
Location in the Eastern Cape
Country South Africa
Province Eastern Cape
District Ukhahlamba District
Seat Aliwal North
Area
 - Total 4,358 km2 (1,682.6 sq mi)
Population (2007)[1]
 - Total 42,843
 - Density 9.8/km2 (25.5/sq mi)
 - Households 11,443
Racial makeup[2] (2007)
 - Black African 80.64%
 - White 7.77%
 - Coloured 11.38%
 - Indian or Asian 0.22%
Time zone SAST (UTC+2)
Municipal code EC143

Maletswai Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Cacadu District of the Eastern Cape in South Africa.

Maletswai is a Sesotho name that means “a place of salt”. The Aliwal Spa located within the municipal area produces salty water from underground.[3]

References

Coordinates: 30°41′S 26°42′E / 30.683°S 26.7°E / -30.683; 26.7


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