Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve

Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
Map showing the location of Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
Map showing the location of Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
Location in Western Cape
LocationWestern Cape, South Africa
Nearest cityCape Town
Coordinates33°45′00″S 19°00′00″E / 33.7500°S 19.0000°E / -33.7500; 19.0000
Area322,030 ha (1,243.4 sq mi)
Max. elevation1,860 m (6,100 ft)
Min. elevation20 m (66 ft)
Designation2007 (2007)
AdministratorCape Winelands District Municipality
WebsiteOfficial website

The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve is located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa approximately 40 km (25 mi) east of Cape Town. The Biosphere Reserve extends from the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve in the south, northwards along the Cape Fold Belt Mountain Chain and the adjoining valleys constituting the Cape Winelands. The Biosphere Reserve incorporates key portions of the registered Cape Floral Region Protected Areas World Heritage Site. The Reserve was designated in 2007.