Bergville

Province

Bergville is a South African small town in the foothills of the Drakensberg. It belongs to the municipality in the district Okhahlamba Uthukela. Bergville is located about midway between Durban and Johannesburg at an altitude of 1111 meters above sea level. Major cities in the area include Ladysmith ( 50 km east) and Harrismith ( 60 km north ). Bergville is located at Tugela between the reservoirs Woodstock Dam and Dam Spionkop. The place is connected via the regional road R74 to the transportation network. 2011, the town had 1,274 inhabitants.

History

Before European settlers lived in the area around the Ngwaneni Bergville. 1897 several trading stations were established, from which the city developed. In the Second Boer War, the British built a log house, which still exists today. In addition, the Battle of Spion Kop, near the settlement took place. 1903, the place was called Bergville. Bergville is Afrikaans and means "mountain city ". 1962 got Bergville status as a church.

Economy and infrastructure

Bergville is a rural city with a high unemployment rate. The economic activities are limited to a large extent on tourism and agriculture. Most corn is grown. A large part of agriculture for the personal use.

A major problem is the lack of infrastructure. For example, water supply is not ensured and the people depend on wells. The road to and from surrounding rural areas of Bergville is hardly given.

Climate

The average annual rainfall is 643 millimeters in Bergville. Most precipitation falls in the summer (October to March). The lowest amount of rainfall there are 2 millimeters in July. Most precipitation falls in January (125 mm). The average high temperature in Bergville varies from 19.3 ° C in June to 27.9 ° C in January. The coldest month is July. Here are the minimum average night at 2.1 ° C.

Sights and culture

The main attractions in Bergville are the above-mentioned block house, rock drawings of the San and the site of the battle of spy Kop There are also many wildlife sanctuaries around Bergville, which can be used for recreational activities.

In Bergville takes place each December the Bergville - Winterton- Marathon in April and the Bergville bike race will be held.

Pictures of Bergville

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