Doringbaai

Place in Western Cape, South Africa
31°49′S 18°14′E / 31.817°S 18.233°E / -31.817; 18.233CountrySouth AfricaProvinceWestern CapeDistrictWest CoastMunicipalityMatzikamaArea • Total1.79 km2 (0.69 sq mi)Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,260 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)Racial makeup (2011) • Black African2.7% • Coloured90.2% • Indian/Asian0.1% • White6.9% • Other0.2%First languages (2011) • Afrikaans96.4% • English2.7% • Other1.0%Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)Postal code (street)
8151
PO box
8151

Doringbaai is a settlement in West Coast District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Doringbaai, previously known as Doornbaai, is a small fishing village. The main economic activity is the packaging and export of crayfish. In the past, the bay at Doringbaai was used as an anchorage for the trade route; provisions were deposited here and transported to Vanrhynsdorp by camel. The lighthouse, one of the local landmarks, was built in 1963.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place Doringbaai". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Doringbaai, Western Cape". SA Travel Directory. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape
District seat: Moorreesburg
Matzikama
West Coast District within South Africa
West Coast District within South Africa
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