Buffalo Substation

Buffalo Substation is an electrical substation in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Access is restricted and requires permission. Buffalo Substation is situated nearby to the reservoir Umzaniana Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mdantsane and East London.

Mdantsane

Town

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Mdantsane is a South African urban township situated 15 km away from KuGompo City and 37 km away from Qonce in the Eastern Cape. It is the second largest township in Eastern Cape and 17th largest in the Top 20 largest townships in South Africa. Mdantsane is situated 9 km northwest of Buffalo Substation.

East London

Photo: Bfluff, CC BY-SA 3.0.

East London, officially KuGompo City since February 2026, is a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province.

Buffalo Substation

Access is restricted and requires permission.
Type: Electrical substation
Category: industry
Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude

-32.98756° or 32° 59′ 15″ south

Longitude

27.80772° or 27° 48′ 28″ east

Open location code

4GV92R65+X3

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Umzaniana Dam and East London Fresh Produce Market.

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