Citrus dal
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| Coordinates | 32 ° 36 ′ S , 19 ° 1 ′ E | ||
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| Country | South Africa | ||
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| District | West coast | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | ZA toilet | ||
| local community | Cederberg | ||
| height | 182 m | ||
| Residents | 7177 (2011) | ||
| founding | 1916 | ||
| Website | www.citrusdal.info (English) | ||
 Typical view in Citrusdal
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Citrusdal is a town with 7,177 inhabitants (as of 2011) in the municipality of Cederberg , West Coast District , Western Cape Province in South Africa . It is located 182 meters above sea level about 180 kilometers north of Cape Town in the valley of the Olifants River on the national road N7 at the foot of the Cedar Mountains .
With around 100,000 tons of citrus fruits annually, the city is the center of orange and lemon cultivation in the region. The cultivation of citrus fruits has a long tradition here. At around 250 years old, the oldest orange tree in South Africa grows on the Hexrivier farm . The tree still bears fruit every year. Wine is also grown here with great success in the areas of Citrusdal Mountain and Citrusdal Valley.
The city was founded in 1916 by the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa and received city status in 1957. The city name refers to the citrus fruit cultivation in the valley.
Attractions
- Hot springs
- The hot springs (43 ° C) of Citrusdal are 16 kilometers outside
- San Rock Paintings
- Petroglyphs of the San in the surrounding mountains
- Wild flowers
- In the South African spring (August to September), colorful carpets of flowers cover the area
- Cederberg Wilderness Area , 71,000 acres
- Starting point for hikes and trips through the cedar mountains
Web links
- Information about Citrusdal (English)
- Website of the Cederberg Conservancy (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ 2011 census , accessed November 18, 2013