| L'Agulhas Agulhas |
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| View over L'Agulhas from the lighthouse; Struisbaai can be seen in the distance | |
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L'Agulhas
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Overberg |
| Municipality | Cape Agulhas |
| Ward | 5 |
| Named for | Cape Agulhas |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC2) |
| Postal code | 7287 |
| Area code | 028 |
L'Agulhas (or Agulhas) is a coastal village in the Western Cape province of South Africa, and the southernmost settlement on the mainland of Africa. It is situated just northeast of Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa.
The Agulhas Lighthouse, the second-oldest in the country, is located at the southern end of the town. The lighthouse was designed as a homage to the Pharos of Alexandria.
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L'Agulhas has a mild semi-arid climate (BSn, according to the Köppen climate classification) with Mediterranean influences. Summers are mild and dry, winters are cool and wetter. The average annual precipitation is 276 mm (11 in), with most rainfall occurring mainly during winter.
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| Municipalities and communities of Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape District seat: Bredasdorp |
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| Local municipalities | |
| Cities and towns |
Arniston • Baardskeerdersbos • Barrydale • Betty's Bay • Birkenhead • Botrivier • Bredasdorp • Caledon • Dennehof • De Kelders • Elgin • Elim • Fisherhaven • Franskraalstrand • Gansbaai • Genadendal • Grabouw • Greyton • Hawston • Hermanus • Hotagterklip • Infanta • Kleinbaai • Kleinmond • L'Agulhas • Napier • Onrusrivier • Pearly Beach • Pringle Bay • Riviersonderend • Rooi-Els • Stanford • Struisbaai • Suiderstrand • Suurbraak • Swellendam • Van Dyksbaai • Vermont • Villiersdorp |