Information on Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Kenton-on-Sea is also commonly known as Kenton. Its is a small coastal town in the Eastern Cape Province. It is situated between the Kariega River and the Bushman's River and lies approximately half way between the industrial centres of Port Elizabeth and East London. Kenton is part of the Ndlambe Local Municipality in the Cacadu District of the Eastern Cape.

Kenton is a popular holiday resort, and the population triples over the period of the Summer holidays. The area has green rolling hills and many pristine beaches, and a nature reserve along the shore ensures that no housing developments can spoil the coast.

Unusually for a small town in South Africa, Kenton is largely English speaking, while Boesmansriviermond on the opposite banks of the Bushman's River, is largely Afrikaans speaking. Being in the Eastern Cape, the townships and surrounding areas are Xhosa-speaking.