Northern Cape, South Africa · Africa
Calvinia sits on the route: 2 hours from Vanrhynsdorp.
Calvinia is a town located in Northern Cape, South Africa. With a population of 8,146, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Calvinia sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Calvinia to your route.
Calvinia is a regional town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa named after the French religious reformer Jean Calvin. The town falls under the Hantam Local Municipality which forms part of the Namakwa District Municipality. The Calvinia district is part of the Great Karoo region of South Africa. The town isRead more
just south of the Hantam mountains on the banks of the Oorlogskloof (meaning "War Ravine") River.
Calvinia enjoys 80% starlight and is renowned for its kaleidoscope of spring wildflowers coinciding with the Namaqualand wildflower spectacle.
An asteroid (1245 Calvinia) is named after the town.
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Calvinia is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -31.4707 latitude, 19.7760 longitude.
Calvinia has a population of approximately 8,146 people, making it a town in South Africa.
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