Where Is Vredenburg in South Africa
What is called Vredenburg?
Vredenburg is a town and the business centre of the West Coast with a population of 40,735 inhabitants.
How big is Vredenburg?
The total land area Vredenburg is about 13.75 km²/ 1,375 hectares.
Where is Vredenburg in South Africa?
Vredenburg is located in the West Coast region, in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
What was the previous name of Vredenburg in South Africa?
The Town’s previous name was “Twisfontein”, which from the language of Afrikaans means “fountain of strife” as there was a water dispute between neighbouring 18th century farms of Heuningklip and Witteklip.
When was Vredenburg established?
It was established as a Dutch Reformed Church mission in 1875 around a spring of fresh drinking water.
What is the average age of an inhabitant of Vredenburg?
The average age of an inhabitant of Vredenburg currently is 28 years.
What is the distance between Vredenburg and Pretoria?
The distance from Vredenburg to South Africa’s capital Pretoria is about 1,269 km / 788 mi (as the crow flies).
Which towns are closer to Vredenburg?
1. St Helena Bay
2. Langebaan
3. Paternoster
4. Velddrif
5. Saldanha Bay
How far is Cape Town from Vredenburg?
The distance between Cape Town and Vredenburg is 147km.
What is Vredenburg known for?
Vredenburg is popularly known for its collection of fish factories, hospitals and shopping malls as well as the local tourist attraction – the Fossil Park – which consists of sightings such as giant pigs, short-necked giraffes and a gigantic bear.
What are some of the attraction sites in and around Vredenburg?
1. Bird Island Nature Reserve
2. Darling Wine Route
3. West Coast National Park
4. Langebaan Golf Club
5. Verlorenvlei
