Mthatha Dam
Mthatha Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Mthatha River, near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Reservoir
- Description: earth-fill type dam located on the Mthatha River, near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Also known as: “Mtata Dam”
Mthatha Dam
- Categories: dam and body of water
- Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Satellite Map
Discover Mthatha Dam from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Persian—“Mthatha Dam” goes by many names.
- Afrikaans: “Mthathadam”
- Cebuano: “Mthatha Dam”
- Italian: “diga di Mthatha”
- Persian: “سد متاتا”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sheshegu and Ncambele.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mthatha Airport and Eluqoweni Hills.
Eastern Cape: Must-Visit Destinations
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