Blythswood, South Africa
Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
32°13′23″S 27°58′59″E / 32.223°S 27.983°E / -32.223; 27.983[1]
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Blythswood is a former Presbyterian mission station near Butterworth. Named after Captain Matthew T Blyth, first Chief Magistrate of the Transkei. It is an important education centre.[2]
The Nqamakwe rock art site, showcasing some example of Khoisan rock art, is relatively close to the settlement.[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape
District seat: East London
- Cintsa (Chintsa)
- Haga Haga
- Kei Mouth
- Komga
- Morgan Bay
- Queensberry Bay
- Sihota
- Idutywa (Dutywa)
- Elliotdale
- Hobeni
- Willowvale
- Blythswood
- Butterworth (Gcuwa)
- Kentani (Centane)
- Mazeppa Bay
- Nqamakwe
- Qolora Mouth
- Adelaide
- Alice
- Balfour
- Bedford
- Calderwood
- Fort Beaufort
- Healdtown
- Hogsback
- Katberg
- Kwezana
- Hertzog (Mhlangeni)
- Middledrift (Ixesi)
- Seymour