Eastern Cape, South Africa · Africa
Fort Beaufort sits on the route: 20 minutes from Alice.
Fort Beaufort is a town located in Eastern Cape, South Africa. With a population of 58,419, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort to your route.
KwaMaqoma (formerly known as Fort Beaufort, Xhosa: iBhofolo), is a town in the Amathole 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 betweenRead more
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, and is also close to Sulphur Springs.
It is also the birthplace of South African politician and anti-apartheid activist who is also the first Premier of the Eastern Cape Raymond Mhlaba and his former first wife Joyce Meke.
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Fort Beaufort is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -32.7748 latitude, 26.6338 longitude.
Fort Beaufort has a population of approximately 58,419 people, making it a town in South Africa.
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