Breede Valley Local Municipality (WC025)
Geography, History & Economy
Breede Valley Local Municipality is part of Cape Winelands District Municipality.
MDB code: WC025
Description: The Breede Valley Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located within the Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape Province. It is bordered by Witzenberg in the north, Langeberg in the south, the Central Karoo District in the east, and Drakenstein and Stellenbosch in the west. It is one of five municipalities in the district.
The most striking feature of the Breede Valley is its scenic beauty consisting of majestic mountains, fertile valleys, vineyards and vast plains, covered with indigenous semi-desert vegetation.
Area: 3 834km²
Cities/Towns: De Doorns, Rawsonville, Touws River, Worcester
Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, forestry and fishing (11.3%), mining and quarrying (0.2%), manufacturing (12.7%), electricity, gas and water (1.3%), construction (4.1%), wholesale, retail trade, catering and accommodation (14.8%), transport storage and communication (7.6%), finance, insurance, real estate and business services (27.5%), general government (9.4%), community, social and personal services (11.1%). As contribution to GDP - Source IDP 2024/25
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