Hemesklip
Hemesklip is a gorge in Western Cape, South Africa and has an elevation of 1,137 metres. Hemesklip is situated nearby to the town De Rust.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include De Rust.
De Rust
Town
Photo: Suzi-k, CC BY-SA 3.0.
De Rust is a small village at the gateway to the Klein Karoo, South Africa. The name is Dutch and literally translates to "The Rest", referring to the town's original purpose of being a resting place for settlers en route through the challenging terrain of a nearby Swartberg gorge. De Rust is situated 6 km south of Hemesklip.
Hemesklip
- Type: Gorge with an elevation of 1,137 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Western Cape, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-33.43333° or 33° 26′ southLongitude
22.53333° or 22° 32′ eastElevation
1,137 metres (3,730 feet)Open location code
4GR4HG8M+M8GeoNames ID
996980
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