Overberg District Municipality

The Overberg District Municipality spans 12,241 square kilometers across diverse landscapes, from mountain ranges to coastal regions along the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

The establishment of Overberg District Municipality in December 2000 marked a significant change in South Africa's local governance structure after the end of apartheid.

The district reflects multiple cultural influences through its population distribution, with Afrikaans speakers representing 70 percent and Xhosa speakers 18 percent of residents.

Bredasdorp functions as the administrative center, connecting four local municipalities: Theewaterskloof, Overstrand, Cape Agulhas, and Swellendam through an integrated road network.

The municipality contains Cape Agulhas, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet at the geographic southernmost point of the African continent.

Location: Western Cape

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Bredasdorp

Elevation above the sea: 247 m

Part of: Western Cape

Shares border with: City of Cape Town, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality

GPS coordinates: -34.50000,20.00000

Latest update: March 14, 2025 00:37