Ashton, South Africa

33°50′5″S 20°3′17″E / 33.83472°S 20.05472°E / -33.83472; 20.05472CountrySouth AfricaProvinceWestern CapeDistrictCape WinelandsMunicipalityLangebergArea • Total23.5 km² (9.1 sq mi)Population • Total13,325 • Density570/km² (1,500/sq mi)Racial makeup (2011) • Black African40.9% • Coloured53.4% • Indian/Asian0.2% • White5.0% • Other0.4%First languages (2011) • Afrikaans58.6% • Xhosa35.7% • English1.4% • Sotho1.3% • Other2.9%Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)Postal code (street)PO boxArea code023

Ashton is a small town in the Western Cape in South Africa. The town is at the foot of the Langeberg mountain range, 10 km southwest of Montagu and 19 km east-southeast of Robertson. It is situated in a valley known for production of wines and fruit.^{[citation needed]}

Ashton is known for its two canning factories, which boost its tourism.^{[citation needed]} Ashton is also home to various tourist attractions, including vineyards and steam locomotives.^{[citation needed]}

History

It was established in 1897 on the Roodewal farm and attained municipal status in January 1956. The town was named after the first station-master.^[2]

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