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Provinces of South Africa
South Africa
This province list for South Africa shows areas at the same administrative level. The area levels are Province → District → Municipality → Ward. Follow each entry to view its parent area, local name, location code and available coordinates.
Counts show the areas listed in this directory. They are not population figures or official boundary totals.
EXPLORE LOCAL AREAS
Provinces in South Africa
Eastern Cape
EC
ZA2
Free State
FS
ZA4
Gauteng
GT
ZA7
KwaZulu-Natal
KZN
ZA5
Limpopo
LIM
ZA9
Mpumalanga
MP
ZA8
North West
NW
ZA6
Nothern Cape
NC
ZA3
Western Cape
WC
ZA1
COMMON QUESTIONS
South Africa FAQs
How many provinces are listed for South Africa?
This directory lists 9 provinces. This is the number of listed areas and may differ from current official counts.
How do I find the parent area of a Province?
Select an area to see its larger administrative area and breadcrumb trail. Unconfirmed details are clearly marked.
Does this list include local names and location codes?
Yes, where available. Each area page shows its location code, local name and map coordinates.
Data adapted from Open Admin Data under CC BY 4.0.