Langebaan

Langebaan is one of South Africa’s oldest towns, historically linked to the Langebaan Lagoon and maritime activity. It grew from a fishing and whaling outpost into a holiday and residential hub, gaining municipal status in 1976.

Located near the West Coast National Park, Langebaan is a popular tourist town and secondary service centre, also serving as a dormitory town for nearby Saldanha and Vredenburg. Its layout is coastal and ribbon-like, with mixed-use developments and distinct architectural styles.

Key challenges include infrastructure pressure, limited economic diversity, housing land constraints, and coastal erosion.

Its potential lies in tourism, heritage assets, and its appeal as a desirable place to live.