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- Where in SA is Paarl?
- Does Paarl fall under City of Cape Town?
- Is Paarl a rural or urban area?
- Is Mitchells Plain northern or southern suburbs?
- Which district is Delft?
- What is it like living in Paarl?
- What is Paarl known for?
- What mountain range is in Paarl?
- What municipality does Paarl fall under?
- Who invented Paarl?
- How long is Paarl Main Road?
Where in SA is Paarl?
Paarl, town, Western Cape province, South Africa, east of Cape Town, on the Groot-Berg River between the Paarl Mountain and the Drakenstein Range.
Does Paarl fall under City of Cape Town?
Paarl is the seat of the Drakenstein Local Municipality; although not part of the Cape Town metropolitan area, it falls within its economic catchment. ... The district is particularly well known for its Pearl Mountain or "Paarl Rock".
Is Paarl a rural or urban area?
Paarl and Wellington are the main urban centres in the municipality, located in close proximity to the N1 in the south, with smaller rural settlements at Saron and Gouda in the north and Hermon in the mid-west.
Is Mitchells Plain northern or southern suburbs?
Mitchells Plain is a township in the Western Cape, South Africa about 28 km (17 mi) from the city of Cape Town. It is one of South Africa's largest residential areas. It is located on the Cape Flats on the False Bay coast between Muizenberg and Khayelitsha.
Which district is Delft?
Delft was established in 1989. It is a rapidly expanding community found within District D: Tygerberg.
What is it like living in Paarl?
Paarl is quiet, everything is in close proximity, and traffic is not an issue.” Despite its growth – in the business arena as well as residential – Paarl remains a small farming town at heart, its flourishing wine and fruit-growing valley still the pulse of the community.
What is Paarl known for?
Paarl is known for its scenic countryside beauty, excellent wineries, trendy coffee shops, incredible architecture, and fruit growing heritage. ... Famous the world over for its exclusive wine route, Paarl offers everything from Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage, to Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay.
What mountain range is in Paarl?
They actually comprise two separate ranges, the Klein Drakenstein and Groot Drakenstein Mountains. The former located just to the east of Paarl being punctuated by the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1 highway and Du Toitskloof Pass (820 m (2,690 ft)) as the R101 route.
What municipality does Paarl fall under?
The Drakenstein Municipality comprises of the towns Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Saron and Hermon, the largest municipality in the Western Cape – City of Cape Town excluded.
Who invented Paarl?
Paarl is the 3rd European settlement in South Africa. The story of this town goes back to October 1657, when Abraham Gabbema, instructed by Jan van Riebeeck, left the Cape in search of cattle to be bartered from the Khoi who at the time moved further in land away from the coast.
How long is Paarl Main Road?
Did you know that Paarl is not only the third oldest town in South Africa and boasts the longest main street, being 12km long? Paarl is indeed home to a diverse range of wineries, but there are plenty of other attractions to keep you entertained, be it for a day or a weekend.
