Britstown

Municipality

District Municipality: Karoo District Municipality

Britstown Tourism Bureau

Market Str
Britstown

Phone number: 053-672-0003
Fax number: 053-672-0225

Britstown is named after Hans Brits, former companion of Dr David Livingstone.

Attractions

Also see the neighbouring towns

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History

Hans Brits settled on a farm called Gemsbokfontein. In 1877 a portion of this farm was purchased to build a church, which was named after Brits. The town became a municipality in 1889.

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Climate

Rainfall is only 250mm per year.

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Economy

Farming: Sheep, wool, mutton, karakul skin.

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