Komga

Afrikaans name: Komga

Komga main street

Photo © Johan van Zyl

Eastern Cape

The small town of Komga was estblished in 1877. It is located around 65 km north of East London. There is some debate as to the origin of the name but it is either something to do with the colour brown or a reference to the clay soil in the area.

The population of the town is around 8,000 people.

The area around Komga is mainly used for the production of beef.

The St. Pauls Anglican Church building has been declared as a national monument. It was completed and opened on the 13th June 1866.

The surrounding grasslands are a popular venue for bird-watchers.

Above - Main street through Komga

Photo © Johan van Zyl

Above - St Pauls Anglican Church (1866)

Photo © Johan van Zyl

Above - Komga

Photo © Johan van Zyl

References and further reading

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 201

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 81

Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Published: 1986 - Page: 158

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 286

Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 164

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