Prince Albert Municipality

Geography, History & Economy

Prince Albert Local Municipality is part of Central Karoo District Municipality.

MDB code: WC052

Description: The Prince Albert Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located within the Central Karoo District in the Western Cape Province. It lies on the southern edge of the Great Karoo, a semi-desert region. It is the smallest of the three municipalities that make up the district, though it accounts for a quarter of its geographical area.
The municipality provides services to Leeu Gamka, Prince Albert Road, Klaarstroom and Prince Albert, and is an area with diverse investment opportunities.

Area: 8 153km²

Cities/Towns: Klaarstroom, Leeu Gamka, Prince Albert, Welgemoed

Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism