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Oldest Cities in Eastern Cape

Top 86 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Eastern Cape

1 Bizana 28.0
2 Bathurst 28.0
3 Lady Grey 28.0
4 Aberdeen 28.0
5 Sterkstroom 28.0
6 Steynsburg 28.0
7 Maluti 28.0
8 Phakamisa 28.0
9 Cathcart 28.0
10 Willowmore 28.0
11 Indwe 28.0
12 Addo 28.0
13 Komga 28.0
14 Ilitha 28.0
15 Bontrug 28.0
16 Kirkwood 28.0
17 Bedford 28.0
18 Cofimvaba 28.0
19 Ngcobo 28.0
20 Mount Frere 28.0
21 Barkly East 28.0
22 Alexandria 28.0
23 Venterstad 28.0
24 Pearston 28.0
25 Libode 28.0
26 Khaya Mnandi 28.0
27 Peddie 28.0
28 James Calata 28.0
29 Louterwater 28.0
30 Qumbu 28.0
31 St Francis Bay 28.0
32 Port Saint John’s 28.0
33 Kareedouw 28.0
34 Flagstaff 28.0
35 Patensie 28.0
36 Mount Ayliff 28.0
37 Paterson 28.0
38 Jansenville 28.0
39 Cookhouse 28.0
40 Tsolo 28.0
41 Tarkastad 28.0
42 Lusikisiki 28.0
43 Joubertina 28.0
44 Butterworth 28.0
45 Gonubie 28.0
46 Lady Frere 28.0
47 Dimbaza 28.0
48 Port Alfred 28.0
49 Jeffreys Bay 28.0
50 Whittlesea 28.0
51 Humansdorp 28.0
52 Stutterheim 28.0
53 Cradock 28.0
54 Aliwal North 28.0
55 Somerset East 28.0
56 Fort Beaufort 28.0
57 Graaff Reinet 28.0
58 Grahamstown 28.0
59 Qonce 28.0
60 Queenstown 28.0
61 Bhisho 28.0
62 Mthatha 28.0
63 Mdantsane 28.0
64 Kariega 28.0
65 East London 28.0
66 Tlokoeng 28.0
67 Dordrecht 28.0
68 Maclear 28.0
69 Ilinge 28.0
70 Nomathamasanqa 28.0
71 Dutywa 28.0
72 Kenton 28.0
73 Molteno 28.0
74 Hankey 28.0
75 Adelaide 28.0
76 Cala 28.0
77 Gqeberha 28.0
78 Ugie 28.0
79 Khowa 28.0
80 Alice 28.0
81 Ndevana 28.0
82 Clydesdale 28.0
83 Kruisfontein 28.0
84 Burgersdorp 28.0
85 Queensdale 28.0
86 Middelburg 28.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Eastern Cape often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Bizana has a median age of 28.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Bizana's residents are over 28.0 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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