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Place in Western Cape, South Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. Rte. 43 (Michell's Pass Road) runs north-south past the settlement. The Romanrivier railway station is located just south of the settlement. The Witteberg Nature Reserve is just east of the settlement.
Romansrivier
Dwarsrivier | |
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Coordinates: 33°28′08″S 19°12′51″E | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Western Cape |
District | Cape Winelands |
Municipality | Witzenberg |
Area | |
• Total | 0.09 km2 (0.03 sq mi) |
Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 506 |
• Density | 5,600/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Postal code (street) | 0812 |
PO box | 0812 |
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]
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