Lambert's Bay Lambertsbaai | |
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 Lambert's Bay | |
  Lambert's Bay  Lambert's Bay | |
| Coordinates:32°5′S18°18′E / 32.083°S 18.300°E /-32.083; 18.300 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | West Coast |
| Municipality | Cederberg |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.73 km2 (17.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 6,120 |
| • Density | 134/km2 (347/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 9.0% |
| • Coloured | 74.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 15.9% |
| • Other | 0.4% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 90.9% |
| • Xhosa | 5.8% |
| • English | 1.7% |
| • Other | 1.6% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 8130 |
| PO box | 8130 |
| Area code | 027 |
Lambert's Bay is a small coastal town in theWestern Cape province ofSouth Africa situated 280 kilometres (170 mi) north ofCape Town. It is part of theCederberg Municipality.
The coast town has been proclaimed 'the Diamond of the West Coast' because of its white beaches, wildlife and lobsters. Although previously a primarily a fishing town, it has been converted to potato processing and has become a significant tourist attraction on the West Coast due to its moderate all-year climate.
Lambert's Bay is named after Admiral Lambert of the British Navy who did a marine survey of the bay between 1826 and 1840.
In 1887 Mr Stephan bought the commercial buildings and built the hotel in 1888. Lambert's Bay was used as a lay-up for British warships during the war of 1900–1902 and in 1901 HMSSybille was wrecked opposite Steenbokfontein.
The first crayfish factory was started by Mr Lindström in 1918.
Municipalities and communities ofWest Coast District Municipality,Western Cape | ||
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District seat:Moorreesburg | ||
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| Cederberg | ||
| Bergrivier | ||
| Saldanha Bay | ||
| Swartland | ||