Romansrivier
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Romansrivier
Dwarsrivier | |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Cape Winelands |
| Municipality | Witzenberg |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.09 km2 (0.035 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 |
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. The R43 route runs north-south past the settlement. The Romansrivier railway station is located just south of the settlement. The Witteberg Nature Reserve is just east of the settlement.
History
[edit | edit source]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]
Notes and references
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- ^ Romansrivier (Approved - N) at GEOnet Names Server, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
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External links
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