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Brandhoek Destination Guide
Touring Brandhoek in South Africa
Brandhoek in the region of Eastern Cape is a city located in South Africa - some 610 mi or ( 982 km ) South-West of Pretoria , the country's capital city .
Time in Brandhoek is now 07:41 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Quthing, Mohale's Hoek, Mafeteng, Twee Riviere, and Krakeelrivier. Being here already, consider visiting Quthing . Check out our recommendations for Brandhoek ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Langkloof
The Langkloof is a 160 km long valley in South Africa, lying between Herold, a small village north of George, and Humansdorp. The kloof was given its name by Isaq Schrijver in 1689, and more thoroughly explored by a later expedition under ensign August Frederik Beutler in 1752. The valley has been farmed since 1760 and is an important fruit-growing region, specifically of apples.
Located at -33.83 23.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Formosa Peak
Formosa Peak or Peak Formosa, at 1675 metres, is the highest point of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, a coastal range located along the Garden Route in South Africa. The peak was first recorded in 1576 during a mapping voyage by the Portuguese navigator and cartographer, Manuel de Mesquita Perestrelo, when his ship put in at Plettenberg Bay, which he named 'Bahia Formosa' or 'beautiful bay'. The peak, which was visible from the bay, was also named 'Formosa'.
Located at -33.86 23.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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