Jamestown
in Cape Winelands District Municipality of Western Cape, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-33.979 and 18.849 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -33° 58' 44" and E 18° 50' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:39 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:32 am and 7:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
22.221 and -159.561 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Haena
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Jamestown

Jamestown in Cape Winelands District Municipality (Western Cape) is located in South Africa about 797 mi (or 1,283 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital.

Local time in Jamestown is now 06:39 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 6 airports in the wider vicinity of Jamestown, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in South Africa is Cape Town International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Stellenbosch, Paarl, Cape Town, Malmesbury and Hermanus. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 26%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 32% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 15th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

25°C (78 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

27°C (80 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

EVERGREEN MANOR AND SPA

Address
3,2 mi
11 MURRAY
7600 STELLENBOSCH
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Batavia Boutique Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
12 Louw Street
7600 Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Majeka House

Address
1,1 mi
26-32 Houtkapper Street
7600 Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Middedorp Manor

Address
3,1 mi
16 Van Riebeeck Street
7600 Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


De Zalze Lodge

Address
1,6 mi
Strand Road R44
7600 Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casablanca Bed & Breakfast

Address
1,9 mi
3 Van Taack Street
7600 Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Maison d'Bosch

Address
2,0 mi
14 Mazot Street
Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ryneveld Country Lodge

Address
3,1 mi
Ryneveld Street 67
7600 Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 7:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 20:00


Oude Werf

Address
2,9 mi
30 Church St., PO Box 3200
7600 Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Fijndraai Cottages

Address
2,1 mi
Annandale Road
7600 Stellenbosch
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Village at Spier Hotel

Published: May 19, 2012
Length: 27:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hoosier Tim's Travel Videos

April 23-25, 2012 The Village at Spier Hotel is located in Stallenbosch, South Africa about 25 miles east of Cape Town. Rolling lawns, gardens and walkways connect the rooms with the reception...


Stellenbosch Cape Town South Africa

Published: August 12, 2008
Length: 53:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Francois Harris

A video used on a travel channel showing the guest house Evergreen Manor & Spa, which is in the town of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa. Visit the website at http://www.evergreenmanor.co.za.


Stellenbosch learns the Diski Dance

Published: March 16, 2010
Length: 25:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 2010Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University learned the Diski Dance, so why can't you? Join the rest of South Africa and learn the Diski Dance!


Stellenbosch (FASH) Time-Lapse

Published: April 02, 2011
Length: 14:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ShortFinalTV .

Saturday 26th March 2011, Stellenbosch Flying Club hosted the Young Falcons and gave them a taste of flying in a real aircraft. Each eagle flew an extended circuit at FASH. The video is...


Maties Stellenbosch - MHC Boxmeer heren 1 (5-1) HD 720p

Published: February 29, 2012
Length: 38:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Henk Peters

720p HD version. Maties Stellenbosch - MHC Boxmeer heren 1 (5-1). February 25 2012 at the Coetzenburg Sports Grounds Astroturf in Stellenbosch.


Linda van Niekerk Medical Aesthetic Skin & Laser Clinic - South Africa Travel Channel 24

Published: June 11, 2012
Length: 25:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Photos of Africa

Linda van Niekerk Medical Aesthetic Skin & Laser Clinic.


Old English Sheepdog playing with Dachshund

Published: February 22, 2008
Length: 53:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: putneyboer

Emma, our family OES entertaining the neighbours' Dachshund while they are on holiday.


+Church Connect | Geo Mapped Events | Church Social Network

Published: November 08, 2012
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Iban Vermeulen

Church and Ministries can post their events free of charge. http://pluschurchconnect.com/event/by-locations Events are Geo mapped. This means that when peopl...


FASHKOSH 2011

Published: May 11, 2011
Length: 21:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ShortFinalTV .

On Saturday May 7, Stellenbosch flying club held FASHKOSH 2011 at their club. ShortFinal.tv was their to film the action.


AgriWetenskappe, Ingenieurswese Gradeplegtigheid Desember 2011

Published: December 14, 2011
Length: 03:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stellenbosch University

http://alumni.sun.ac.za http://www.sun.ac.za/ AgriWetenskappe, Ingenieurswese Gradeplegtigheid Desember 2011.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Danie Craven Stadium

Danie Craven Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium at Coetzenburg in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Stellenbosch University's sport facilities. The stadium was named after rugby doyen and Springbok scrum half Danie Craven. The stadium holds 16,000 people and was built in 1979. The Danie Craven Stadium is currently used mostly for rugby matches.

Located at -33.94, 18.8736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Cricket grounds in South Africa, Stellenbosch, Rugby World Cup stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa, Sports venues in the Western Cape

Paul Roos Gymnasium

Paul Roos Gymnasium is a government school for boys in the town of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, founded in 1866 as Stellenbosch Gymnasium. The school was renamed three times, Stellenbosch Boys High, Victoria College after the Queen and at present Paul Roos Gymnasium. In 1940, it was renamed after Paul Roos, a former captain of the Springbok rugby union team. Roos was a former pupil and teacher at Paul Roos Gymnasium, and was the school's rector from 1910 to 1940.

Located at -33.9419, 18.8614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1866, Schools in the Western Cape, Afrikaans, Stellenbosch, Gymnasiums (school)

Rhenish Girls' High School

Rhenish Girls' High School is a boarding school for girls in Stellenbosch in the province of Western Cape in South Africa. It was founded in 1860, thus making it the oldest girls' school in South Africa.

Located at -33.9458, 18.8586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Girls' schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1860, Schools in the Western Cape

Alphen Dam

Alphen Dam is a small dam in the Bonte River near Stellenbosch, Western Cape, province South Africa. It was established in 1990.

Located at -34.0117, 18.8736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in South Africa, Dams completed in 1990

Coetzenburg Stadium

Coetzenburg Stadium is a multi-sports venue in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The stadium is owned by the Stellenbosch University. The stadium is used by both Santos FC in the PSL and Stellenbosch University in the Vodacom League. It is adjacent to the Danie Craven Stadium.

Located at -33.94, 18.87 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Stellenbosch, Soccer venues in South Africa, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa, Sports venues in the Western Cape

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden

The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden located in the historical center of Stellenbosch is the oldest university botanical garden in South Africa. The Garden is relatively small and houses an enormous diversity of plants, both indigenous to South Africa and introduced species. It is open to the public.

Located at -33.9361, 18.8642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in South Africa

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