Caledon is a town in the Overberg region in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located about 100 kilometres east of Cape Town next to mineral-rich hot springs. As of 2011 it had a population of 13,020. It is located in, and the seat of, the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality.
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What is the story of Caledon?
Caledon is famous for its hot springs, discovered by the early Khoi-Khoi people before the Europeans attributed healing properties to the iron-rich waters and opened a sick house and later a sanatorium, which was destroyed by fire.
How old is Caledon in Western Cape?
Caledon, South Africa
| Caledon | |
|---|---|
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Overberg |
| Municipality | Theewaterskloof |
| Established | 1811 |
Is there a train to Caledon from Cape Town?
The Overberg branch line is a railway line in the Western Cape, South Africa. It runs from Cape Town through Somerset West and Caledon to Bredasdorp.
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