Matzikama
Cat B · LocalWestern Cape · MIIF B3 · WC011
Matzikama is a Category B local municipality in Western Cape, South Africa (Stats SA code WC011). The 2022 Census recorded a population of 69 043 — the 18th most populous of 25 municipalities in the province. Population grew by 0.3% between the 2011 and 2022 censuses (boundary-aligned figures). On basic services: 89.2% of households live in formal dwellings; 94.0% have access to a flush toilet; 72.2% use electricity for cooking. The municipal area covers 12 981 km² at a density of 5.3 people per km². All figures below are from Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Fact Sheets.
Demographics
Age Structure
Age distribution (% of population)
Housing
Dwelling type composition
Basic Services
Services coverage (% of households)
Education
Comparisons
vs National Average
vs Western Cape Provincial Average
vs Largest in Western Cape (City of Cape Town)
Municipality Insights
Population grew by +0.3% between 2011 and 2022.
Population density (5.3 /km²) is significantly below the national municipal average of 117.7 /km².
Related Municipalities
Other municipalities in Western Cape with similar population size.
All data from Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Fact Sheets (revised August 2025). Last updated 2026-06-04.