Living in Empangeni
Empangeni is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 33,075 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 21%, #76 of 367), low-income households (top 24%, #136 of 578), retired couples (top 25%, #89 of 367).
Residents33,075
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport121 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+14 km
Within 30 km335,300 people
Sea coast11 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line1.5 km
Distance to Bloemfontein552 km
Within 10 km33,075 people
Winter daylight13 h 59 min, sunset 17:50
See Empangeni on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Empangeni
- The INDIAN OCEAN is 11 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 59 min and sets around 17:50; in late June it sets around 17:03.
How Empangeni ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in South Africa. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In South Africa | In KwaZulu-Natal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #76 of 367 | #12 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #136 of 578 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #103 of 367 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #95 of 367 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #89 of 367 | #15 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #186 of 367 | #26 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #188 of 578 | #25 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 35 | #135 of 224 | #23 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 37 | #132 of 204 | #23 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 38 | #126 of 164 | #23 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #189 of 578 | #25 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #125 of 212 | #22 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 35 | #127 of 168 | #22 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 16 | #18 of 74 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #130 of 367 | #24 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #186 of 578 | #30 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 22 | #132 of 186 | #24 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 43 | #155 of 578 | #28 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #181 of 367 | #28 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #304 of 578 | #32 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #190 of 578 | #29 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #178 of 578 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #277 of 578 | #30 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #156 of 578 | #20 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #148 of 578 | #24 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #467 of 578 | #64 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #83 of 138 | #27 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 56 | #142 of 578 | #26 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 26 | #157 of 233 | #30 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- eSikhaleni 12 km
- Richards Bay 14 km
- Eshowe 44 km
- Mtubatuba 48 km
- Melmoth 52 km
- Kgwaripe 62 km
- Mandeni 63 km
- Sundumbili 64 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.