R326 (Western Cape)
The R326 is a regional route in the Western Cape province of South Africa that connects Stanford in the south-west to the N2 highway between Caledon and Riviersonderend to the north-east. Route It begins at an intersection with the R43 at Stanford and runs east up the valley of the Klein River and over the Akkedisberg Pass. Once over the pass it crosses the R316 and continues north-east to end at the N2 west of Riviersonderend. References External links * Routes Travel Info 326 {{M1 year in topic __NOTOC__ Year 326 ( CCCXXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Constantinus and Constantinus (or, ...

Stanford, Western Cape
Stanford is a small riverside village in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Located 16 km east of Hermanus and 22 km north-east of Gansbaai. History The village of Stanford was founded in 1857 and named after its founder, Sir Robert Stanford who owned the original farm. Situated in the heart of the Overberg, Stanford is known for its beautifully preserved and renovated Cape Victorian and Edwardian styled houses and buildings. The village as a whole was declared a Heritage Site and in 1992 the Stanford Conservation Trust was formed to ensure the protection and conservation of the environment and heritage resources in and around Stanford. The work of the Trust ensured that Stanford remains the 3rd most preserved village in the Western Cape. Located on the banks of the Klein River, Stanford is known to host over 200 different bird species of which 30 are endemic to South Africa. Some of the top attractions of Stanford including the 1 ...
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Riviersonderend
Riviersonderend is a village in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, South Africa, about east of Cape Town. It is located on a loop of the Sonderend River, from which it takes its name. In the census of 2011 it was recorded as having a population of 5,245. The N2 road (South Africa), N2 national road passes through Riviersonderend, forming its main street; it is by road from central Cape Town. History The village was established in 1923, when Edith S V McIntyre sold her farm, Tierhoek, to the local Dutch Reformed church council for 6000 South African pound, pounds. First known as "Rivier Zonder End" (Dutch language, Dutch for "river without end"), the name later changed to the Afrikaans language, Afrikaans "Riviersonderend". The name itself was originally a literal translation of the Khoekhoe language, Khoekhoe name ''"Kannakamkanna"'' ("river without end"). References External linksHistory of Riviersonderend
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Regional Route (South Africa)
__NOTOC__Regional routes (also sometimes known as minor regional routes) are the third category of road in the Numbered routes in South Africa, South African route numbering scheme. They are designated with the letter "R" followed by a three-digit number. They serve as feeders connecting smaller towns to the national routes (South Africa), national and provincial routes (South Africa), provincial routes. Designation as a regional road does not necessarily imply any particular size of road; they range from gravel roads (like the R340 (South Africa), R340 between Plettenberg Bay and Uniondale, Western Cape, Uniondale) to multi-lane freeways (like the R300 (South Africa), R300 near Cape Town). Although most regional roads are maintained by Provinces of South Africa, provincial road authorities, this is not universally the case; in provinces which lack capacity, some may be under the control of the South African National Roads Agency, National Roads Agency (SANRAL), and in urban areas t ...
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Western Cape
The Western Cape is a province of South Africa, situated on the south-western coast of the country. It is the fourth largest of the nine provinces with an area of , and the third most populous, with an estimated 7 million inhabitants in 2020. About two-thirds of these inhabitants live in the metropolitan area of Cape Town, which is also the provincial capital. The Western Cape was created in 1994 from part of the former Cape Province. The two largest cities are Cape Town and George. Geography The Western Cape Province is roughly L-shaped, extending north and east from the Cape of Good Hope, in the southwestern corner of South Africa. It stretches about northwards along the Atlantic coast and about eastwards along the South African south coast (Southern Indian Ocean). It is bordered on the north by the Northern Cape and on the east by the Eastern Cape. The total land area of the province is , about 10.6% of the country's total. It is roughly the size of England or the S ...
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South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ...
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N2 (South Africa)
The N2 is a national route in South Africa that runs from Cape Town through George, Gqeberha, East London, Eastern Cape, East London, Mthatha and Durban to Ermelo, Mpumalanga, Ermelo. It is the main highway along the Indian Ocean coast of the country. Its current length of makes it the longest Numbered routes in South Africa, numbered route in South Africa. Route Major towns and cities along the route of the N2 include Cape Town, Somerset West, Caledon, Western Cape, Caledon, Swellendam, Mossel Bay, George, Western Cape, George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Humansdorp, Port Elizabeth, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, Grahamstown, King William's Town, Qonce (formerly King William's Town), Bhisho, East London, Eastern Cape, East London, Mthatha, Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, Kokstad, Port Shepstone, Durban, KwaDukuza, Empangeni, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, Piet Retief and Ermelo, Mpumalanga, Ermelo. Western Cape Cape Metropole The N2 begins in central Cape Town Cape Town ( af, Kaapstad; , ...
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Caledon, Western Cape
Caledon is a town in the Overberg region in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located about east of Cape Town next to mineral-rich hot springs. it had a population of 13,020. It is located in, and the seat of, the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality. The town continues to be inhabited by Khoikhoi communities who, before the arrival of colonizing forces, were the wealthiest on this land. Caledon is situated on the N2 national route, by road from central Cape Town. At Caledon the N2 is met by the R316 from Arniston and Bredasdorp, and the R320 from Hermanus. It is also located on the Overberg branch railway line, by rail from Cape Town station. The Caledon district is primarily an agricultural region. Most agricultural activities involve grain production with a certain amount of stock farming. The town is locally well known for the Caledon Spa and Casino and for its rolling hills and yellow canola fields in spring. The town has a Mediterranean climate of warm, dr ...
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R43 (South Africa)
The R43 is a provincial route in the Western Cape province of South Africa which connects Ceres with Gansbaai via Worcester, Botrivier and Hermanus. It is co-signed with the N2 for nine kilometres near Botrivier. Route The R43 begins at a T-junction on the R46 between Ceres and Wolseley, situated at the southwestern entrance to Michell's Pass. It runs southwards down the Breede River valley to Worcester, where it briefly overlaps the N1. From Worcester it passes around the Brandvlei Dam to Villiersdorp, and then on to meet the N2. The R43 designation overlaps the N2 for 9 kilometers to Botrivier, where it continues south down the Bot River valley and then eastwards along the coast to Hermanus. From Hermanus the route continues up the Klein River valley to Stanford, before turning south again, rejoining the coast at Gansbaai. From Gansbaai it continues along the coast past Pearly Beach to end in open countryside at Die Dam, close to the entrance to the Quoin Point section o ...
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Klein River
Klein River is a river in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The river mouth is located at Hermanus. Its tributaries include the Karringmelk River. It falls within the Drainage system G. See also

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Akkedisberg Pass
Akkedisberg Pass is situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa, on the Regional road R326 (Western Cape) between Riviersonderend and Stanford Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university in Stanford, California. The campus occupies , among the largest in the United States, and enrolls over 17,000 students. Stanford is considere .... References Mountain passes of the Western Cape {{WesternCape-geo-stub ...
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R316 (South Africa)
The R316 is a regional route in the Western Cape province of South Africa that connects Caledon to the northwest with Arniston to the southeast via Bredasdorp and Napier. It runs for and maintains a south-easterly direction for most of its course. The route begins at a junction with the N2 in Caledon. In Caledon, it gives off the R320 towards Hermanus Hermanus (originally called ''Hermanuspietersfontein'', but shortened in 1902 as the name was too long for the postal service