Romansrivier

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Romansrivier
Dwarsrivier
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Romansrivier
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Romansrivier
Coordinates: 33°28′08″S19°12′51″E / 33.46889°S 19.21417°E / -33.46889; 19.21417
Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
District Cape Winelands
Municipality Witzenberg
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.09 km2 (0.03 sq mi)
Elevation
460 m (1,510 ft)
Population
 (2001) [1]
 • Total
506
 • Density5,600/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
0812
PO box
0812

Romansrivier, [2] in Ward 2[ further explanation needed ]Dwarsrivier, [3] is a settlement in Witzenberg Local Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape province, South Africa. It is in the upper Breede River Valley region. The R43 route runs north-south past the settlement. The Romansrivier railway station is located just south of the settlement. The Witteberg Nature Reserve is just east of the settlement.

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History

When the Dutch arrived in the Dwarsrivier area it was inhabited by the San people (Bushmen). Dutch "Free Burghers" (vryburgers) first settled there in 1687. [4]

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 "Sub Place Dwarsrivier #10611001". Census 2001.
  2. ↑ Romansrivier (Approved - N) at GEOnet Names Server, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
  3. ↑ "Witzenberg Overview Map". Municipal Demarcation Board. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "History of the Dwarsrivier River Valley". Dwarsrivier Valley Tourism. Archived from the original on 13 October 2018.
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