Living in eMbalenhle
eMbalenhle is a city in Mpumalanga, South Africa, home to 142,443 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 8%, #28 of 367), remote workers (top 9%, #52 of 578), early retirees (top 10%, #57 of 578).
Residents142,443
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport93 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km317,200 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line12.9 km
Distance to Bloemfontein401 km
Within 10 km154,623 people
Winter daylight13 h 48 min, sunset 17:56
See eMbalenhle on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about eMbalenhle
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 48 min and sets around 17:56; in late June it sets around 17:20.
How eMbalenhle 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 Mpumalanga | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #28 of 367 | #5 of 92 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #63 of 578 | #3 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #43 of 367 | #3 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #43 of 367 | #3 of 92 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #70 of 367 | #4 of 92 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #40 of 367 | #3 of 92 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #57 of 578 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #60 of 224 | #3 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #60 of 204 | #3 of 29 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #61 of 164 | #3 of 24 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #52 of 578 | #2 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #55 of 212 | #3 of 30 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #59 of 168 | #3 of 25 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #59 of 367 | #3 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #73 of 578 | #3 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #60 of 186 | #3 of 27 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #79 of 578 | #3 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #55 of 367 | #4 of 92 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #508 of 578 | #107 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #102 of 578 | #28 of 110 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #567 of 578 | #109 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #495 of 578 | #95 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #45 of 578 | #3 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #66 of 578 | #3 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #72 of 578 | #12 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #87 of 578 | #3 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #65 of 233 | #3 of 35 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.