Grahamstown Travel Guide
Grahamstown is located halfway between Port Elizabeth and East London in the Eastern Cape province. It boasts a rich history and cultural heritage, since being established in the 1800s. Grahamstown is also known as the City of Saints due to the forty churches located in it. The city hosts the National Arts Festival in July each year, which is the best time to visit. It is also home to more than 6000 students who attend Rhodes University.
Facts and figures of Grahamstown
When to go:
July
Population:
130,000 Inhabitants
Number of tourists per year:
0
Area:
0 km2
Latitude and longitude:
33°19'16"S, 26°31'55"E
Language(s):
English, Xhosa, Afrikaans
Local time (summer):
UTC -12:00
Altitude (in meters):
Telephone code (prefix):
Uniform national police call:
10111
Uniform national fire call:
10111
Uniform national emergency call:
10177
Currency:
Rand (ZAR)
Official website:
