Plaatjieskraal Explained

Plaatjieskraal
Pushpin Map:South Africa Western Cape#South Africa
Coordinates:-34.7294°N 19.5972°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Africa
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Western Cape
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Overberg
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Overstrand
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1980s
Established Title1:Abandoned
Established Date1:2010
Website:https://www.facebook.com/plaatjieskraalspookdorp

Plaatjieskraal is a ghost town in the Western Cape province of South Africa located about 10 km southeast of Pearly Beach and 10 km southwest of Wolvengat.

The town was established in the 1980s,[1] but was abandoned around 2010 and has since been taken over by sand dunes.[2]

The town was built by the district municipality for people living in Elim and Bredasdorp. The town consists of 23 houses.[3]

References

  1. Web site: 2021-02-11 . Exploring Plaatjieskraal Ghost Town . 2024-07-04.
  2. Web site: Plaatjieskraal Spookdorp . 2024-07-04 . Jeep Club.
  3. Web site: Activities - Ghost Town Visit . 2024-07-04 . Salted Fynbos Staying.