Montagu
Founded in 1851 at the confluence of the Keisie and Kingna rivers, Montagu is a Western Cape wine-country town in the Western Little Karoo known for its hot mineral springs, orchards, and vineyards. The compact centre has a concentration of cafés, restaurants, and historic churches, and the surrounding Langeberg and Waboomsberg ranges make it a base for mountain access. The farming district north of town, known as Koo, produces apples, pears, apricots, and peaches.
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- Population18,182
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
Nearest airports
Montagu: quick answers
Where is Montagu?
Montagu is in South Africa.
How do you get to Montagu?
The nearest airport is Robertson (ROD), about 35 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Montagu?
The warmest month is February, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is November, with about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Montagu?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 4 restaurants, 8 cafés and 26 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Montagu?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Swellendam and Robertson.