Langebaan Area Profile

Langebaan at a glance

The serene town of Langebaan is situated 120km north of Cape Town on the eastern shore of Langebaan Lagoon. The Lagoon stretches for 17km from Saldanha Bay, past Langebaan to Geelbek in the South.

Langebaan is known as the ornithological capital of the country and has recorded the largest oyster shell deposits in the world. For residents and holidaymakers, the town boasts upmarket accommodation, a fine choice of restaurants, two caravan parks, golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green, a yacht club and the standard retail outlets.

To protect its culture as a fishing, holiday and retirement village, the town allows no industries. Property in Langebaan comprises of vacant land, exquisite homes, secure estates, plus farms and smallholdings.

A brief history of the area
During prehistoric times, the Langebaan Lagoon was formed by the rising and falling of sea levels. As a result, the Langebaan Lagoon is a purely saltwater lagoon - unlike most lagoons which form where freshwater rivers enter the sea.

Langebaan is rich in historical events from the first inhabitants, the Khoikhoi and San, to the arrival of the Europeans. It is said that the first European to set foot on the West Coast Peninsula was Vasco da Gama in 1497.

The town of Langebaan was founded in 1922 and used as a whaling station until the 1960's.

Climate
The temperature in Langebaan averages at 20.7 °C with February being the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 26.1 °C, while July is the coldest month with temperatures averaging 14.2 °C. The average annual rainfall in Langebaan is 268 mm. The lowest rainfall occurs in January, with an average of 5 mm, most of the precipitation falls in June, averaging 49 mm.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
Cape Town International Airport is about 134km away from Langebaan. This journey will take 90-minutes via the R27 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.

Schools in the area
Longacres Private School, Curro Langebaan Independent School, Langebaan Primary School, Curro Castle Langebaan, West Coast Chef School, and Langebaanweg Primary School are some of the fine institutions of learning for children in Langebaan.

There's also the Atlantic Yachting Sailing School, Kitesurfing Langebaan & Cape Town, The Kiteboarding Collective, Kite school Windtown Langebaan, and Obsession Kiting School for adrenaline junkies who want to take up a new sport.

Medical facilities
Those in need of medical treatment can visit these medical facilities: Langebaan Privaat Hospitaal, Life West Coast Private Hospital, Vredenburg Provincial Hospital, Sea Breeze Medical Centre, Langebaan Government Clinic, Atlantic Medical Response, and Langebaan Municipal Clinic.

For the medical needs of your furry friends there is the Longacres Animal Hospital, Langebaan Animal Hospital & Vet Shop and the Veterinary Vredenburg.

Shopping Malls
Langebaan has a host of convenience stores such as Woolworths, Spar, Checkers, and Shoprite where residents can shop for their essentials. Nearby shopping facilities include the Koewheni Centre and West Coast Mall.

Restaurants
If you are looking for a scrumptious meal in Langebaan these are some of the most popular restaurants which residents flock to: Die Strandloper, Kokomo Beach Bar & Restaurant, Pearly's Restaurant, Boesmanland Plaaskombuis, Friday Island, Ginja Beanz Coffee Shop, Thoban Chefs, White Sands, Driftwoods Restaurant, The Curry Bar, as well as Marcs Beach Bar.

Nearby Attractions
West Coast National Park is the perfect destination for birdwatchers as there are over 300 species of birds to be spotted near the lagoon waters. The park is most busy during the spring flower season (August to September) when the wildflowers are in bloom. Whales can be spotted during October and November.

The white sand beaches and protected clear waters of the Langebaan Lagoon are popular for sailing, kayaking, kitesurfing and fishing. It has been given the Ramsar Wetland Status, making the lagoon part of an international framework designed to conserve wetlands and the many creatures that live there.
The town also hosts the annual Langebaan Mussel Festival and the annual Mega Windsurf Test.

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