Tsolo
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| Coordinates: 31°19′00″S 28°45′00″E / 31.316667°S 28.75°E / -31.316667; 28.75 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | O.R. Tambo |
| Municipality | Mhlontlo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.74 km2 (18.05 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)[1]
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| • Total | 7,794 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 96.3% |
| • Coloured | 1.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 1.4% |
| • White | 0.4% |
| • Other | 0.4% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Xhosa | 91.7% |
| • English | 2.5% |
| • Afrikaans | 1.8% |
| • Other | 4.1% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) |
5170
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| PO box |
5170
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| Area code | 047 |
Tsolo is a town in Mhlontlo Local MunicipalityinOR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
The town is some 42 km north-west of Mthatha and 22 km south-west of Qumbu. The name, derived from Xhosa, is said to mean ‘pointed’, referring to the shape of hills there.[2]
Tsolo has two government hospitals, St Lucy's Hospital and Dr. Malizo Mpehle Memorial Hospital.[3]
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Municipalities and communities of OR Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape
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District seat: Mthatha | ||
| Ingquza Hill |
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| Port St Johns |
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| Nyandeni |
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| Mhlontlo |
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| King Sabata Dalindyebo |
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