Mnquma Local Municipality (EC122)
Geography, History & Economy
Mnquma Local Municipality is part of Amathole District Municipality.
MDB code: EC122
Description: The Mnquma Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the south-eastern part of the Eastern Cape Province. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Amathole District Municipality and comprises an amalgamation of the former Butterworth, Ngqamakhwe and Centane Transitional Regional Councils.
 The municipality shares borders with three other local municipalities, the Chris Hani District and the Indian Ocean. It is one of six municipalities in the Amathole District.
Area: 3 137km²
Cities/Towns: Butterworth, Kentani, Ngqamakhwe
Main Economic Sectors: Community (government) services (41%), wholesale and retail trade (18.5%), manufacturing (15.5%)
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