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A view of Kenton On Sea |
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Climate |
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Kenton on sea is a town with a temperate climate and lies between summer and rainfall areas. The saying “This is where the sun spends the winter” is something you will be told by locals frequently. The summer rains intersperse with the sunny days are glorious with the Eastern Cape winds. |
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About Kenton On Sea |
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- Kenton-on-Sea, more commonly known as Kenton, is a small coastal town on the Sunshine Coast, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is situated between the Bushman's River and the Kariega River, and lies approximately half way between the industrial centres of East London (180km) and Port Elizabeth (130km). Kenton is part of the Ndlambe Local Municipality in the Cacadu District of the Eastern Cape.
- Unusually for a small town in South Africa, Kenton is predominantly English-speaking, while Boesmansriviermond on the opposite banks of the Bushman's River, is predominantly Afrikaans-speaking. Being in the Eastern Cape, the townships and surrounding areas are Xhosa-speaking.
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Attractions |
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Kenton has a population of about 1000 people and is a popular holiday resort, that triples over the period of the December Summer holidays. The area has many pristine beaches and green rolling hills, and a nature reserve along the shore ensures that no housing developments can spoil the coast. |
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Suburbs of Kenton On Sea |
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Kenton On Sea is made up of the following suburbs: Kariega View & Merryhill. |
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