Mandeni Local Municipality is located along the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 100km north of eThekwini Metro, and 80km south of the uMhlathuze, Municipality. It lies along the N2 national and provincial corridor, as well as the north-south rail link connecting the economic hubs of Durban and Richards Bay. As such, the municipality is strategically located to provide services to, and derive economic benefits from, these economic hubs.