Overberg District Municipality

Overberg is a district within the Western Cape Province in South Africa. He has 258 176 inhabitants (as of 2011) on a total area of ​​11,391 km ². Seat of the district administration is Bredasdorp.

Overberg translates as " behind the mountain". He is from Cape Town to the east, "behind" the mountain range of the Hottentots Holland Mountains ( mountain range of the Cape fold belt ) which delimit the Cape Peninsula from the eastern hinterland. It covers the area of Grabouw in the West Riviersonderend to Barrydale in the north- east ( about 200 kilometers ), as well as Genadendal in the north to Cape Agulhas in the south ( approximately 120 kilometers ).

Subdivided the district is in the municipalities of:

  • Theewaterskloof
  • Swellendam
  • Over beach
  • Cape Agulhas
  • Overberg DMA

Neighboring districts are:

  • Eden
  • Cape Winelands
  • Cape Town

Economy

Agriculture is dominated by grain fields, lush meadows and orchards. In several communities wine is grown.

Tourism

The Atlantic coast is heavily developed; numerous seaside resorts attract those seeking relaxation. In the southeast of the district of the De Hoop Nature Reserve is located. It was established in 1957 and is known for its rich flora and fauna. So there is a colony of the rare Cape Vulture. Off the coast of southern right whales can be observed, which mate and raise their young.

Parks and Nature Reserves

Languages

  • Afrikaans: 76.5 %
  • IsiXhosa: 16%
  • English: 5.3%
  • Other languages ​​: each less than 2%
Administrative centre Theewaterskloof Local Municipality Swellendam Local Municipality Overstrand Local Municipality Cape Agulhas Local Municipality District Management Area Cape Winelands District Municipality Bontebok-Nationalpark Marloth Nature Reserve Xhosa language Central Karoo District Municipality
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