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Kakamas

Northern Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Kakamas

Kakamas sits on the route: 10 minutes from Cillie, 34km from Augrabies Falls.

Kakamas is a town located in Northern Cape, South Africa. With a population of 9,538, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Kakamas 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 Kakamas to your route.

About Kakamas

Kakamas is a town founded in 1898 and located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, on the banks of the Orange River. Originated as at a place where the Orange River could be relatively easily crossed. The spot was first known as Bassonsdrif. In 1898 a proper settlement was established and under the auspices

Read more of the Dutch Reformed Church the area was developed as an agricultural spot. It became a municipality in 1954.

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Where is Kakamas located?

Kakamas is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -28.7734 latitude, 20.6147 longitude.

What is the population of Kakamas?

Kakamas has a population of approximately 9,538 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
9,538
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Northern Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.7734, 20.6147

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 Kakamas

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Augrabies Falls

The Orange River dropping around 60 m into an 18 km granite gorge in the Northern Cape desert, thunderous in flood and reduced to channels in drought. Named from the Khoekhoe for "place of great noise".

34 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kakamas.

Cillie

🇿🇦 South Africa

4 km awayPop. 2,359

Augrabies

🇿🇦 South Africa

30 km awayPop. 3,627

Raaswater

🇿🇦 South Africa

60 km awayPop. 3,352

Swartkop

🇿🇦 South Africa

64 km awayPop. 1,979

Nuwerus NC

🇿🇦 South Africa

72 km awayPop. 8,531

Upington

🇿🇦 South Africa

72 km awayPop. 71,373

Kenhardt

🇿🇦 South Africa

83 km awayPop. 4,842

Leerkrans

🇿🇦 South Africa

98 km awayPop. 1,657

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