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Nelspruit

Coordinates: 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E / 25.46583°S 30.98528°E / -25.46583; 30.98528
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Mbombela
Nelspruit
A view of the CBD of Mbombela as seen from the Steiltes suburb
A view of the CBD of Mbombela as seen from the Steiltes suburb
Nickname(s): 
eNaspoti, Citrus City, Gateway to the Lowveld
Motto: 
City of Excellence
Mbombela is located in Mpumalanga
Mbombela
Mbombela
Mbombela is located in South Africa
Mbombela
Mbombela
Mbombela is located in Africa
Mbombela
Mbombela
Coordinates: 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E / 25.46583°S 30.98528°E / -25.46583; 30.98528
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceMpumalanga
DistrictEhlanzeni
MunicipalityMbombela
Established1905
Government
 • Executive MayorSibusiso Mathonsi[1]
Area
 • Total72.63 km2 (28.04 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total110,159
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African41.1%
 • Coloured4.1%
 • Indian/Asian4.9%
 • White49.3%
 • Other0.6%
First languages (2011)
 • Afrikaans40.7%
 • English22.4%
 • Swazi20.2%
 • Tsonga4.7%
 • Other12.1%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
1200
PO box
1200
Area code013

Nelspruit also known as Mbombela is a city in northeastern South Africa. It is also the capital of Mpumalanga Province.[3][4]

Nelspruit is home to the Kruger national park which is one of the biggest animal park in South Africa. It is also home to the Mbombela Stadium.

References

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  1. "Welcome to the City of Mbombela". Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Main Place Mbombela". Census 2011.
  3. | Nelspruit confident of attracting fans -[permanent dead link] BBC Sport
  4. | CNN.com - Ejecting South African pilot killed by truck - Nov. 12, 2003 CNN