Place:Umtata, Transkei, South Africa

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NameUmtata
Alt namesMthathasource: modern name
TypeTown
Coordinates31.59°S 28.79°E
Located inTranskei, South Africa     ( - 1994)
Also located inEastern Cape, South Africa     (1994 - )
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Mthatha or Umtata, is the main city of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in Eastern Cape province of South Africa and the capital of OR Tambo District Municipality. The city has an airport, previously known by the name K. D. Matanzima Airport after former leader Kaiser Matanzima. Mthatha derives its name from the nearby Mthatha River which was named after the Sneezewood (umtati) trees, famous for their wood and medicinal properties.

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