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Haarlem

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Haarlem

Haarlem is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Uniondale, 20km from Prince Alfred's Pass.

Haarlem is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 2,846, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Haarlem 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 Haarlem to your route.

About Haarlem

Haarlem is a settlement in Garden Route District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Village 16 km east of Avontuur and 29 km south-east of Uniondale, in the Langkloof. Originally laid out in 1856, it was taken over by the Berlin Missionary Society in 1860. The mission station was named

Read more Anhalt-Schmidt, but the village had already been named Haarlem and bears that name today, presumably after the city of Haarlem 19 km west of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

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Where is Haarlem located?

Haarlem is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -33.7330 latitude, 23.3426 longitude.

What is the population of Haarlem?

Haarlem has a population of approximately 2,846 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
2,846
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.7330, 23.3426

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Haarlem

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Prince Alfred's Pass

South Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)

Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Haarlem

  • 20 kmPrince Alfred's PassSouth Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.
  • 38 kmBloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.
  • 77 kmBaviaanskloofA 200 km gravel traverse of a UNESCO wilderness valley in the Eastern Cape, fording rivers and climbing the steep Grasnek and Combrink passes between fynbos-covered cliffs. Dry-weather 2WD is possible but check conditions first.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Haarlem.

Uniondale

🇿🇦 South Africa

22 km awayPop. 5,421

Kurland

🇿🇦 South Africa

27 km awayPop. 4,832

Wittedrif

🇿🇦 South Africa

30 km awayPop. 2,182

Louterwater

🇿🇦 South Africa

31 km awayPop. 5,785

Plettenberg Bay

🇿🇦 South Africa

36 km awayPop. 38,126

Krakeelrivier

🇿🇦 South Africa

38 km awayPop. 2,313

Kranshoek

🇿🇦 South Africa

40 km awayPop. 6,705

Coldstream

🇿🇦 South Africa

43 km awayPop. 1,985

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