Citrusdal
Citrusdal | ||
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PO box 7340 | ||
| Area code | 022 | |
Citrusdal is a town of 5,000 people in the Olifants River Valley in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated at the base of the Cederberg mountains about 160 kilometres (100 mi) north of Cape Town. Agriculture in the area is dominated by citrus fruit farming, hence the town's name. Natural hot water springs occur in the area. It also has a high school named Cederberg Academy and a private school and two other primary schools and lots of creches.
History
Citrusdal was established in 1916 by the
Demographics
In the
Schools
The formerly Citrusdal High which is now the known Olifantsvallei Primary was dissolved in 2011.Making way for the now newly established high school Cederberg Academy in 2012. which is situated in the Olifants River Valley is a small school with approximately 350 students.
References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Citrusdal". Census 2011.
- ^ "History". Goede Hoop Citrus. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
- ^ "Main Place 'Citrusdal'". Census 2001. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
External links
- Citrusdal Tourism Office
- Cederberg Local Municipality Archived 2007-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
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