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| Riviersonderend Mountains | |
|---|---|
 Satellite image of the western section of the range, looking east | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Pilaarkop |
| Elevation | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountain ranges of South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°59′52″S 19°35′40″E / 33.99778°S 19.59444°E / -33.99778; 19.59444 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 71 km (44 mi) W/E |
| Width | 33 km (21 mi) N/S |
| Geography | |
  Riviersonderend Mountains
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Parent range | Western Cape System |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Cape Fold Belt |
| Rock age | Paleoproterozoic |
| Rock type | Sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | From Greyton |
The Riviersonderend Mountains are a mountain range in the Cape Fold Belt of the Western Cape province of South Africa. They run east to west from Riviersonderend to Villiersdorp, separating the Breede River Valley from the Overberg region. They are composed of Table Mountain Sandstone and attain a maximum height near McGregor and Riviersonderend as Pilaarkop (Afrikaans: Pillar Head (1654m)). The ranges are rich in fynbos flora and experience a typical Mediterranean climate.
The name stems from the Sonderend River, and was originally a literal translation of the Khoi-khoi name "Kannakamkanna" ("river without end") into Afrikaans.
References
- "Intro (English) to the Resolutions of Cape of Good Hope / Place names of Khoi origin". www.tanap.net. Archived from the original on 21 March 2005.
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