Nkomazi Local Municipality

Geography, History & Economy

Nkomazi Local Municipality is part of Ehlanzeni District Municipality.

MDB code: MP324

Description: The Nkomazi Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the eastern part of the Ehlanzeni District in the Mpumalanga Province. The municipality is strategically placed between Swaziland (north of Swaziland) and Mozambique (east of Mozambique). It is also bounded by Kruger National Park to the north and City of Mbombela Local Municipality to the west.
It is the smallest of four municipalities in the district, making up 17% of its geographical area. It is linked with Swaziland by two provincial roads, and with Mozambique by a railway line and the main national road (N4), which forms the Maputo Corridor.

Area: 4 785km²

Cities/Towns: Komatipoort, Malalane, Marloth Park

Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, tourism