Fort Beaufort
Municipality
Municipality: Nkonkobe Local Municipality
District Municipality: Amatole District Municipality
Fort Beaufort Tourism Bureau
Kat River Publicity
Fort Beaufort
Phone number: 046-645-1555
Fax number: 046-645-1555
Fort Beaufort is named of the Duke of Beaufort, father of Lord Charles Somerset, Governor of the Cape
Attractions
Also see the
neighbouring towns
Martello Tower, the original fort, was built in 1857. 9Km from town is a suplur spring.
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History
Fort Beaufort was founded as a military stronghold in 1822 against Xhosa warriors. A town was established in 1837, and became a municipality in 1883.
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Climate
Today's
Weather
Report for Fort Beaufort
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Economy
Farming: Citrus
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