Umzimvubu Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Alfred Nzo District of Eastern Cape in South Africa. Umzimvubu, the name of the Mzimvubu River is an isiXhosa name which means "home of the hippopotamus". Umzimvubu Local Municipality falls within the Alfred Nzo District of the Eastern Cape Province. The Municipal area comprises an area of 2506 square kilometres. The municipality has undergone a number of amendments in terms of municipal and ward demarcation which has a profound impact on planning in the area.