Towns and suburbs

Jacobs Bay (Jacobsbaai)

History of Jacobs Bay

Jacobsbaai is a small town that was founded on farmland originally registered as 109 Jacobsbaai. It was named after the Frenchman Jacques Titius. He was a colonial trader on the West Coast.
It is a quiet settlement where the sand roads keep motorists driving slowly in town. The town has just 2 kilometers of coastline which incorporates 5 bays. Jacobsbaai is often referred to as Namaqualand by the sea. The Town is known for its traditional West Coast style of building whitewashed cottages using local rock.

Jacobs Bay began to develop more significantly in the late 20th century when it became a sought-after location for holiday homes and tourism. The village’s unspoiled natural beauty and traditional West Coast architecture attracted visitors looking for a tranquil escape from the bustle of urban life. Today, Jacobs Bay is known for its traditional West Coast style of building whitewashed cottages with thatched roofs using local rock, scenic views, and a slower pace of life.

The postal code for Jacobs Bay is 7379

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Useful Numbers

  • Police: Saldanha 022 714 8333
  • Municipality-022 714 8000/ 022 701 7000
  • Traffic department:022 701 6900
  • Fire: West coast 022 433 8700
  • Water:022 714 8000
  • Electricity:022 714 8000
  • Ambulance:10177 022 714 4590
  • Post office; Saldanha 022 714 1109
  • Library:022 707 5030
  • Closest hospital; west coast 022 719 1030
  • Pharmacy;Saldanha 022 714 2201
  • SPCA:west coast 022 289 0998

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