Fun facts about East London
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East London was originally known as Port Rex before being renamed in honor of London.
East London
South Africa
East London, officially KuGompo City since February 2026, is a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. The city lies on the Indian Ocean coast, largely between the Buffalo River and the Nahoon River, and hosts the country's only river port.
From the “History” section
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The unusual double-decker bridge over the Buffalo River is the only bridge of its type in South Africa.
East London
South Africa
East London, officially KuGompo City since February 2026, is a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. The city lies on the Indian Ocean coast, largely between the Buffalo River and the Nahoon River, and hosts the country's only river port.
From the “History” section
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Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa · CC BY 2.0
East London has an oceanic climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate.
East London
South Africa
East London, officially KuGompo City since February 2026, is a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. The city lies on the Indian Ocean coast, largely between the Buffalo River and the Nahoon River, and hosts the country's only river port.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The East London Industrial Development Zone was established in 2004 to encourage investment.
East London
South Africa
East London, officially KuGompo City since February 2026, is a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. The city lies on the Indian Ocean coast, largely between the Buffalo River and the Nahoon River, and hosts the country's only river port.
From the “Economy” section
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The Buffalo Regatta, which began in 1881, is the largest rowing event in South Africa.
East London
South Africa
East London, officially KuGompo City since February 2026, is a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. The city lies on the Indian Ocean coast, largely between the Buffalo River and the Nahoon River, and hosts the country's only river port.
From the “Sports” section
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Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa · CC BY 2.0