Towns and suburbs

Harkerville

History of Harkerville

  • Province: Western Cape
  • Garden route
  • Coordinates:34.033°S 23.233°E
  • Area:43.61 km2
  • Municipality­ – Bitou

. Harkerville’s history dates back to the early 19th century when it was part of the larger agricultural and forestry activities in the region. The area initially supported timber and farming operations, benefiting from its rich natural resources and favourable climate. The village was named after Robert Charles Harker, he was a Government resident, who controlled the affairs of Plett for about 21 years. The family graves can be seen at the cemetery when you do the Plettenberg Bay town day walk. Alternatively, there is the possibility that it was named after a “Hark” Dutch for rake which was an implement that would have been used on the farms.

The postcode for Harkerville is 6604

Things to see and do in Harkerville

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Useful Numbers

  • Police:044 501 1900
  • Traffic department – 044 501 3240 / 3251
  • Fire: 044 501 3240 / 3251
  • Municipality customer care – 044 501 3174/5,
    After hours 086 124 8686
  • Water: 044 501 3122
  • Electricity: 044 501 3000
  • Ambulance: 10177
  • Post office;Plettenberg Bay Post Office-044 533 1260
  • Library: New Horizons Public Library-044 501 3128
  • Closest hospital;Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay-044 501 5100
  • Pharmacy;Robberg Pharmacy-044 501 4630
  • SPCA: PAWS Plett Animal Welfare Service-083 287 9917
  • Schools; Harkerville Ek Primary School- 044 535 7703
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