Suurbraak
Suurbraak is a settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The village was established in 1812, when the London Missionary Society established a mission station to serve the Attaqua Khoikhoi.- Type: Village with 2,250 residents
- Description: town
- Also known as: “Zuurbraak”
Suurbraak
- Categories: town, residential area, and locality
- Location: Swellendam Local Municipality, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-34.00775° or 34° 0′ 28″ south
Longitude
20.65021° or 20° 39′ 1″ east
Population
2,250
Elevation
119 metres (390 feet)
Established
1812
Open location code
4GQ2XMR2+V3
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OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=residential
OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Suurbraak” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Buffeljagsrivier and Smitsville.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Birthady Pool and Fishing Pond.
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