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HOW TO GET THERE (GPS: 32 45S 20 40E) From Cape Town, follow the N1 northward for about 230km. At Matjiesfontein turn towards Sutherland on the R354. HISTORY The first farmers settled in the area from around 1750. A town was established in 1855 on the farm De List, when the first church was built. By 1872 there were 19 houses. Became a municipality in 1884. Today Sutherland is perhaps best known for its low temperatures and the nearby Astronomical Observatory. ORIGINS OF THE NAME Named after a well known cleric from Worcester, Henry Sutherland(1790-1879). POPULATION 2,000 PLACES OF INTEREST Number of Historic Buildings Astronomical Observatory WHAT TO DO AND SEE Interesting granite masonary work in a number of buildings Boer War graves Hunting Birding Walking trails Paragliding 4x4 trails ACCOMMODATION TOURISM OFFICE Tel/Fax: 023 571 1265 NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Matjiesfontein 79km Fraserburg 113km Williston 170km Merweville Middelpos 82km 
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