Barkly East
South Africa · Eastern CapeZA
Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Barkly East is a town in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, seat of the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, and 117 km by road E.S.E. of Aliwal North, lying in the mountainous area just south of Lesotho. The town lies at the southern tip of the Drakensberg on the Langkloofspruit, a tributary of the Kraai River which, in turn is a tributary of the Orange River at an elevation of 1 790 meter above sealevel. Barkly East is characterized by rugged mountains and green valleys. Snow falls in winter, and the hamlet of Rhodes is 60 km or an hour's drive from Barkly East on the R396. Both are within the boundaries of the Senqu Local Municipality.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 134,150
- Coordinates
- -30.968, 27.596
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1790 m
Overview of Barkly East
Barkly East is the kind of compact city you find in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Around 134,150 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: sports and water sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,790 metres.
Things to do in Barkly East
Sports in Barkly East
(1)Barkly East records Trail Running under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Barkly East is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Barkly East
(1)Water Sports in Barkly East covers Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Barkly East.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Barkly East, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Barkly East that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barkly East known for?
- Barkly East, in Eastern Cape, South Africa, is best known for sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 134,150 residents.
- What can you do in Barkly East?
- Recorded activities in Barkly East include Trail Running and Rafting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Barkly East located?
- Barkly East is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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