Riebeek West

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Riebeek West
Riebeek-Wes
Riebeek West is located in Western Cape
Riebeek West
Location in the Western Cape
Coordinates: 33°21′1.69″S 18°52′2.52″E / 33.3504694°S 18.8673667°E / -33.3504694; 18.8673667Coordinates: 33°21′1.69″S 18°52′2.52″E / 33.3504694°S 18.8673667°E / -33.3504694; 18.8673667
Country  South Africa
Province Western Cape
District West Coast
Municipality Swartland
Time zone SAST (UTC+2)
Postal code 7306
Area code(s) 022

Riebeek West (Afrikaans: Riebeek-Wes) is a small town situated 5 km from Riebeek Kasteel and about 75 km north-east of Cape Town in the Swartland area of the Western Cape, South Africa. The Riebeek Valley is known for its wheat, wines and more recently olives. The area of Riebeek West was first seen by Cape Dutch scouts in the late 17th century. The first settlers arrived in the area in the early 18th century.

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