Augrabies, Northern Cape

Augrabies
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Augrabies
Coordinates: [1]
Country South Africa
Province Northern Cape
District Siyanda
Municipality Kai !Garib
Time zone SAST (UTC+2)

Augrabies ( /ɔːˈxrɑːbiːz/) is a small town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, situated on the south bank of the Orange River about 100 kilometres (60 mi) downstream from Upington.[2] It is located on the R359 road just outside the Augrabies Falls National Park, which contains the Augrabies Falls for which the town is named.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Augrabies". South African Geographical Names System. Department of Arts and Culture. 11 March 2010. http://sagns.dac.gov.za/public/PlaceNameInfo.aspx?id=96126. 
  2. ^ "Augrabies". Northern Cape Tourism Authority. http://www.northerncape.org.za/getting_around/towns/Augrabies/. Retrieved 11 March 2010. 
  3. ^ "Augrabies Attractions". SA-Venues.com. http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsnc/augrabies.php. Retrieved 11 March 2010. 
Municipalities and communities of Siyanda District Municipality, Northern Cape
District seat: Upington
Local municipalities

Kai !Garib • Kgatelopele • //Khara Hais • !Kheis • Mier • Tsantsabane
Cities and towns

Alheit • Augrabies • Bloemsmond • Boegoeberg • Cillie • Danielskuil • Gannaput • Glosam • Groblershoop • Groot Mier • Grootdrink • Kakamas • Kanoneiland • Karos • Keimoes • Kenhardt • Klippunt • Lambrechtsdrif • Leerkrans • Lime Acres • Louisvale • Loxtonberg • Lutzberg • Marchand • Philandersbron • Postmasburg • Raaswater • Riemvasmaak • Rietfontein • Straussburg • Swartkop • Upington • Wegdraai