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PRIESKA

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HOW TO GET THERE
(GPS: 29 40S 22 45E)
On the N10 between Britstown and Upington.

HISTORY
In the early 1880's, after heavy rains, the farmers in the area migrated to this central location. It became a municipality in 1902.

ORIGINS OF THE NAME
Derived from Korana and means "place of the lost she-goat"

POPULATION


PLACES OF INTEREST


WHAT TO DO AND SEE


ACCOMMODATION
  • See "Where to Stay"

    TOURISM OFFICE


    NEIGHBOURING TOWNS
    Britstown 123km
    Carnarvon 175km
    Van Wyksvlei 157km
    Vosburg 176km