The Berg River Catchment Area

The Berg River is a river located just north of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is approximately 294 km long with a catchment area of 7,715 km² and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. About 65% of the Berg River area is under agriculture. The major towns in the Berg River area are Velddrif and Laaiplek near the coast, and Piketb…
The Berg River is a river located just north of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is approximately 294 km long with a catchment area of 7,715 km² and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. About 65% of the Berg River area is under agriculture. The major towns in the Berg River area are Velddrif and Laaiplek near the coast, and Piketberg, Hopefield, Moorreesburg and Darling further inland.
  • Country: South Africa
  • Province: Western Cape Province
  • Source: South of Franschhoek
  • Mouth: Atlantic Ocean
  • Length: 294 km (183 mi)
  • Basin size: 7,715 km² (2,979 sq mi)
  • Designated: 7 July 1998
Data from: en.wikipedia.org