Plaatjieskraal is a ghost town in the Western Cape province of South Africa located about 10 km southeast of Pearly Beach and 10 km southwest of Wolvengat.
Plaatjieskraal | |
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![]() View of Plaatjieskraal from space. | |
Coordinates: 34°43′46″S 19°35′50″E / 34.72944°S 19.59722°E | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Western Cape |
District | Overberg |
Municipality | Overstrand |
Established | 1980s |
Abandoned | 2010 |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/plaatjieskraalspookdorp |
The town was established in the 1980s,[1] but was abandoned around 2010 and has since been taken over by sand dunes.[2]
The town was built by the district municipality for people living in Elim and Bredasdorp. The town consists of 23 houses.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Exploring Plaatjieskraal Ghost Town". 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Plaatjieskraal Spookdorp". Jeep Club. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Activities - Ghost Town Visit". Salted Fynbos Staying. Retrieved 2024-07-04.