Western Cape, South Africa · Africa
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Swellendam is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 20,993, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Swellendam 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 Swellendam to your route.
Swellendam (Afrikaans: [ˈsvæləndam]) is the third oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town and Stellenbosch), a town with 17,537 inhabitants situated in the Western Cape province. The town has over 50 provincial heritage sites, most of them buildings of Cape Dutch architecture. Swellendam is situated on the N2,Read more
approximately 220 km (140 miles) from both Cape Town and George.
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Swellendam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -34.0226 latitude, 20.4417 longitude.
Swellendam has a population of approximately 20,993 people, making it a town in South Africa.
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