Living in Mpophomeni
Mpophomeni is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 30,830 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 11%, #58 of 578), climate-conscious movers (top 11%, #63 of 578), business owners (top 18%, #103 of 578).
Residents30,830
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport90 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+20 km
Within 30 km913,500 people
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 1,090 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line7.2 km
Distance to Bloemfontein387 km
Within 10 km30,830 people
Greater areaGreater Pietermaritzburg, 20 km out
Winter daylight14 h 03 min, sunset 17:59
See Mpophomeni on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mpophomeni
- It is part of Greater Pietermaritzburg, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 03 min and sets around 17:59; in late June it sets around 17:08.
How Mpophomeni 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 | 58 | #99 of 367 | #17 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #119 of 578 | #18 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #133 of 367 | #24 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #123 of 367 | #20 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #177 of 367 | #31 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #154 of 367 | #18 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #58 of 578 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 39 | #119 of 224 | #20 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 40 | #121 of 204 | #20 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #109 of 164 | #18 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #149 of 578 | #19 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #121 of 212 | #19 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 34 | #131 of 168 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 19 | #15 of 74 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 59 | #119 of 367 | #18 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #132 of 578 | #21 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 24 | #128 of 186 | #22 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 51 | #109 of 578 | #17 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #172 of 367 | #25 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #279 of 578 | #30 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #191 of 578 | #30 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 51 | #106 of 578 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #238 of 578 | #26 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #117 of 578 | #14 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #129 of 578 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #63 of 578 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 64 | #103 of 578 | #17 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 29 | #140 of 233 | #25 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Howick 11 km
- Lidgetton 16 km
- Pietermaritzburg 21 km
- Albert Falls 28 km
- Hopewell 32 km
- Richmond 35 km
- Trust Feed 39 km
- Cato Ridge 43 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.