Piketberg Mountain Range
Mountain range in South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Piketberg Mountain Range is a mountain range located in the Swartland (Black land) region of the Western Cape in South Africa.[1]
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Piketberg Mountain Range | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) |
Coordinates | 32°47′S 18°41′E |
Naming | |
Language of name | Afrikaans |
Geography | |
Location | South Africa |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Table Mountain Sandstone |
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The mountain range is made up of low mountains primarily composed of Table Mountain Sandstone. It is a mountain range, which stands alone, an island bordered by only three towns – Aurora to the West, Redelinghuys to the North and Piketberg on its Eastern slopes. It is accessed by the Versfeld Pass.[1]