Umtata
geographical name
Um·ta·ta
u̇m-ˈtä-tə 
city in the Republic of South Africa population 137,500
Note: Umtata served as the capital of Transkei.
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“Umtata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Umtata. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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