The Sonderend River, also known as the Riviersonderend (Afrikaans for River without an end), is a main tributary of the Breede River, located in Western Cape Province, South Africa. The village of Riviersonderend is believed to have taken its name from the river.
Sonderend River | |
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![]() The River in flood | |
Etymology | Afrikaans/Dutch for "River without an end" |
Location | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Western Cape |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Near Villiersdorp |
Mouth | Breede River |
• location | Between Stormsvlei and Swellendam |
• coordinates | 34°4′14″S 20°17′7″E / 34.07056°S 20.28528°E |
• elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
Length | 115 km (71 mi) |