The R364 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Lamberts Bay to the R27 between Calvinia and Nieuwoudtville via Clanwilliam. [1]
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The R364 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Lamberts Bay to the R27 between Calvinia and Nieuwoudtville via Clanwilliam. [1]
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The route's western terminus is the R365 at Lambert's Bay. It heads east for 31 kilometres, reaching Graafwater. From Graafwater, it continues east for 28 kilometres to reach an interchange with the N7 near Clanwilliam. After another three kilometres heading east, it reaches Clanwilliam. From Clanwilliam, it enters the Cederberg range where it runs through the Pakhuis Pass. From there, it winds north-north-east through another two passes, Botterkloof Pass and Bloukrans Pass, to reach its terminus at the R27 near Calvinia. The total distance from Clanwilliam to the R27 is 116 kilometres. [1]
The Cederberg mountains are located near Clanwilliam, approximately 300 km north of Cape Town, South Africa at about 32°30′S19°0′E. The mountain range is named after the endangered Clanwilliam cedar, which is a tree endemic to the area. The mountains are noted for dramatic rock formations and San rock art. The Cederberg Wilderness Area is administered by CapeNature.
Cederberg Municipality is a local municipality which governs an area of the Western Cape province of South Africa stretching from the Cederberg mountains through the middle valley of the Olifants River to the Atlantic coast. It includes the towns of Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and Lamberts Bay, and the surrounding villages and farms. As of 2011 it had a population of 49,768. It is located within the West Coast District Municipality and its municipality code is WC012.
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