Lambert's Bay
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Lambert's Bay
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 Lambert's Bay
Lambert's Bay shown within Western Cape |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | West Coast |
| Municipality | Cederberg |
| Established | {{#property:P571}} |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 45.73 km2 (17.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,120 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 9.0% |
| • Coloured | 74.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 15.9% |
| • Other | 0.4% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Afrikaans | 90.9% |
| • Xhosa | 5.8% |
| • English | 1.7% |
| • Other | 1.6% |
| Postal code (street) | 8130 |
| PO box | 8130 |
| Area code | 027 |
Lambert's Bay is a small fishing town in the Western Cape province of South Africa situated 280 kilometres north of Cape Town. It is part of the Cederberg Municipality.
The coast town has been proclaimed 'the Diamond of the West Coast' because of its white beaches, wildlife and lobsters. Although primarily a fishing town it has become a significant tourist attraction on the West Coast due to its moderate all-year climate.
The town also hosts the Crayfish Festival.[2]
Birding
- Bird Island Nature Reserve - The nesting and breeding ground of thousands of Cape gannets, penguins and other bird species can be reached by walking on a breakwater wall.
See also
- Mussel Point, a prehistoric shell midden near Lamberts Bay
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Municipalities and communities of West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape
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District seat: Moorreesburg
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