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Chris Hani DM PopulationChris Hani had an estimated population of 822,891 in 1999, giving it a low population density of 22kmē. The majority of the population (93%) lives in the former Transkei and Ciskei areas. Coloureds make up 4% and the proportion of whites is 2%. Xhosa is the majority language.
What is the Chris Hani District Municipality?Chris Hani District Municipality [CHDM] is one of the 7 districts of Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. It consists of 8 local municipalities [LM]; Emalahleni, Engcobo, Inkwanca, Intsika Yethu, Inxuba Yethemba, Lukhanji, Sakhisizwe and Tsolwana. The seat of CHDM is Queenstown [Lukhanji LM]. The majority of its 810 274 people speak Xhosa (2001 Census). The district code is DC13. Click the "PROFILE" link above for more information.