Nieu-Bethesda
This small Karoo village in the Eastern Cape, Nieu-Bethesda is best known as the home of the Owl House and a living artistic community. Founded in 1875 as a church town, it sits at the foot of the Sneeuberge mountains, a short drive north of Graaff-Reinet.
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- Population1,845
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.4 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nieu-Bethesda: quick answers
Where is Nieu-Bethesda?
Nieu-Bethesda is in South Africa.
How do you get to Nieu-Bethesda?
The nearest airport is Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ), about 5 hr 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nieu-Bethesda?
The warmest month is January, averaging 20°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is January, with about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nieu-Bethesda?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 3 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.