Nelson Mandela Bay

Province ·🇿🇦 South Africa

Population 1,263,051

Area 1,958 km²

Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Official website www.mandelametro.gov.za

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Nelson Mandela Bay Essentials

Nelson Mandela Bay, centered on the city of Gqeberha, features a mix of Victorian architecture and wildlife reserves. This list highlights the 1861 Donkin Lighthouse, the Victorian Gothic Main Library, and the Port Elizabeth Opera House, which dates back to 1892. Sporting landmarks include the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and Humewood Golf Course, one of South Africa’s top-rated links courses. Nature enthusiasts can find white lions at Seaview and rhinos at Kragga Kamma, while the South African Air Force Museum displays restored military aircraft.

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Map of Nelson Mandela Bay

Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27