Romansrivier
Place in Western Cape, South Africa
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Romansrivier,[2] in Ward 2[further explanation needed] Dwarsrivier,[3] is a settlement in Witzenberg Local Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape province, South Africa. It is in the upper Breede River Valley region. The R43 route runs north–south past the settlement. The Romansrivier railway station is located just south of the settlement. The Witteberg Nature Reserve is just east of the settlement.
Romansrivier
Dwarsrivier | |
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  Romansrivier  Romansrivier | |
| Coordinates: 33°28′08″S 19°12′51″E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Cape Winelands |
| Municipality | Witzenberg |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.09 km2 (0.035 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 506 |
| • Density | 5,600/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 0812 |
| PO box | 0812 |
History
When the Dutch arrived in the Dwarsrivier area it was inhabited by the San people (Bushmen). Dutch "Free Burghers" (vryburgers) first settled there in 1687.[4]
