Gonubie is a town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape region. The seaside village is located at the mouth of the Gqunube (Gonubie) River, 21 kilometers north-east of East London. The name is claimed to be derived from Khoekhoen and to mean “bramble river,” following the presence of Royena.
What is gonubie’s quick description?
Gonubie has around 11,500 inhabitants who live in the lower income region of Mzamomhle, the moderate income area of Riegerton Park, and the majority of the population who live on avenues and streets in the middle to upper income bracket. Gonubie is made up of 18 avenues and 12 streets. There is also the opulent riverbank area, which is a famous tourist attraction. Gonubie’s main beach is a lovely sandy beach with an international quality boardwalk. Gonubie Beach received the renowned Blue Flag beach certification in 2010/11. The river is ideal for sports such as canoeing and kayaking.
Gonubie is located in which municipality?
Gonubie is a town in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
When was gonubie founded?
Gonubie was initially publicly colonized by Europeans in 1877 as part of the Kaffrarian and Border Immigration Society project. Blacks in and around Gonubie experienced many problems, as they did throughout South Africa’s history, particularly in the border districts of the Eastern Cape.
Is gonubie a rural or urban area?
GONUBIE, Eastern Cape The city.
Which ward is this?
Gonubie is located in Buffalo City Ward 27 to the south.
