Kakamas
Municipality
Municipality:
District Municipality:
Kakamas Tourism Bureau
Waterwiel Lodge 19 Voortrekker Rd
Kakamas
Phone number: 054-431-838
Kakamas is a Koranna word of which the meaning is uncertain
Attractions
Also see the
neighbouring towns
Overshot water-wheels, adapted by Piet Burger from the ancient Egyptian design can be seen operating. The first hydro-electric power station in South Africa is located here, with its Egyptian design, is now a museum.
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History
Kakamas originated as at a place where the Gariep River could be realtively easily crossed. The spot was first known as Bassonsdrif. In 1898 a proper settlement was established and under the auspices of the Dutch Reformed Church the area was developed as an agricultural spot. It became a municipality in 1954.
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Economy
Farming: Peaches, sultana vines, dried fruit
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