Camdeboo Municipality

Camdeboo Municipality (EC101), which incorporates the towns of Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen and Nieu-Bethesda, is strategically situated as a portal to the mystical Karoo in an area renowned for its pristine natural environment, rich heritage, diverse peoples and cultures. The area (12,422 km² in extent and a population density of 4.1 persons per km²) boasts a number of popular tourist attractions, beautiful landscapes and a healthy climate. The town of Graaff-Reinet, 4th oldest in South-Africa and referred to as the “Gem of the Karoo”, is a hub of agri-tourism activity; it is the seat of the Municipal Council and is also the centre where the largest concentration of the population lives and works. Each of the 3 towns has its own unique dynamics and attractions that draw visitors from far and wide, some of whom have made this their home.