Eastern Cape, South Africa · Africa
58,419
Population
Africa
Continent
Johannesburg
Timezone
ZA
Country Code
Fort Beaufort (Xhosa: iBhofolo), officially renamed KwaMaqoma in March 2023, is a town in the Amatole District of South Africa's Eastern Cape Province, and had a population of 25,668 in 2011. The town was established in 1837 and became a municipality in 1883. The town lies at the confluence of the Kat River and Brak River between the Keiskamma and Great Fish Rivers. KwaMaqoma serves as a mini-'dormitory' for academic staff and students of Fort Hare University, based in the nearby town of Alice,...
Coordinates
-32.7748°, 26.6338°
Region/State
Eastern Cape
District
Amathole District Municipality
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Country
South Africa
Region
Eastern Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
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Population
58,419
