Swellendam - Wikipedia
WEBSwellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Simon's Town, and Paarl), a town with 17,537 inhabitants situated in the Western Cape province. The town has over 50 provincial heritage sites, most of them buildings of Cape Dutch architecture. Swellendam is situated on the N2, approximately 220 km (140 miles) from both Cape Town and George.
Swellendam Local Municipality - Wikipedia
WEBSwellendam Municipality ( Afrikaans: Swellendam Munisipaliteit) is a local municipality located within the Overberg District Municipality, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. As of 2011, it had a population of 35,916. [2] Its municipality code is WC034.
Swellendam | Historic Town, Nature Reserve & Cape Winelands
WEBSwellendam, town, Western Cape province, South Africa.It is situated in the Breede River valley 120 miles (190 km) east of Cape Town.The town lies inland from the Indian Ocean at the base of the Langeberg mountains. Founded (1743) by the Dutch East India Company, it was named for the Cape governor, Hendrik Swellengrebel, and his wife, whose maiden name was Damme.
Swellendam - Wikiwand
WEBSwellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa, a town with 17,537 inhabitants situated in the Western Cape province. The town has over 50 provincial heritage sites, most of them buildings of Cape Dutch architecture. Swellendam is situated on the N2, approximately 220 km from both Cape Town and George.
Republic of Swellendam - Wikipedia
WEBThe Republic of Swellendam was founded in 1795 with the dissatisfaction towards the Dutch East India Company caused the burghers of Swellendam to revolt, and on 17 June 1795 they declared themselves a republic. Hermanus Steyn was appointed as President of the Republic of Swellendam. [1] The burghers of Swellendam started to call themselves ...
Swellendam | South African History Online
WEBAug 4, 2022 · Swellendam's Dutch Reformed Church which was built in 1911. Swellendam is situated in the Breede River Valley 190 km, East of Cape Town. The Town lies at the base of the Langeberg Mountains. Founded in 1743 by the Dutch East India Company, it was named after the Cape Governor- Hendrik Swellengrebe and his wife, whose maiden name was Damme.
Swellendam – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBSwellendam Backpackers Adventure Lodge, 5 Lichtenstein St, ☏ +27 28 514-2648, info@swellendambackpackers.co.za. Offers adventure and accommodation. Camping with own tent R50pp, safari tent R100pp. Dormbed R100pp, double room, standard and ensuite R350 and selfcatering cottage from R400..
Swellendam History & Towns | Visit Swellendam | Swellendam Municipality
WEBThe short-lived 'Republic of Swellendam' came to an end when British forces seized the Cape towards the end of 1795. With the arrival of the British settlers in the early 19th century, the Overberg grew rapidly and soon Swellendam was the heart of a mercantile empire, created by Joseph Barry, who dominated trade in the area. Swellendam was ...
Swellendam - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader
WEB6740. Area code. 028. Swellendam is the fourth oldest town [3] [4] in South Africa (after Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Simon's Town, and Paarl ), a town with 17,537 inhabitants situated in the Western Cape province. The town has over 50 provincial heritage sites, most of them buildings of Cape Dutch architecture.
Swellendam - Wikitravel
WEBContents. Swellendam (pop. 35.000) is in the Western Cape region of South Africa . It`s one of the oldest European settlements in South Africa and offers some fine examples of Dutch-Cape architecture. The tourist office is in the old mission at Voortrek Street (mon-fr 9am to 5pm). - Local area code: 028; Postcode 6740.
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