| Akkedisberg Pass | |
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| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 34°24′32″S19°34′47″E / 34.408861°S 19.579764°E Coordinates: 34°24′32″S19°34′47″E / 34.408861°S 19.579764°E |
Akkedisberg Pass is situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa, on the Regional road R326 (Western Cape) between Riviersonderend and Stanford. [1]
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