Witsand
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Witsand | |
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 A beach near Witsand. | |
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| Coordinates: 34°23′42″S 20°50′28″E / 34.395°S 20.841°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Garden Route |
| Municipality | Hessequa |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.71 km2 (1.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 321 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 9.7% |
| • Coloured | 2.2% |
| • White | 87.2% |
| • Other | 0.9% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 72.3% |
| • English | 26.0% |
| • Other | 1.6% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 6666 |
| Area code | 028 |
Witsand, located in the Western Cape of South Africa, is a small coastal town at the mouth of the Breede River estuary. Often referred to as the Whale Nursery of South Africa, the town attracts a remarkable number of southern right whales between June and November each year.
As an authentic destination for water sports and outdoor enthusiasts, Witsand offers experiences such as kite-surfing, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing. The town lies within the Hessequa region, also known as the Explorer's Garden Route.[2]
The Breede River near Witsand is also known for yielding some of the largest bull sharks ever recorded—though notably, there have been no reported shark attacks.[3] Each November, Witsand hosts the finish line of the annual Vlakte Marathon, a notable event in the region.[4]
In recent years, Witsand has also gained attention as a hub for Bitcoin adoption in Africa, with many local merchants now accepting cryptocurrency payments.[5]
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