Geography, History & Economy
Bitou Local Municipality is part of Garden Route District Municipality.
MDB code: WC047
Description: The Bitou Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the far west of the Garden Route District in the Western Cape Province. It is bordered in the north by George Local Municipality, in the south by the Indian Ocean, in the east by the Eastern Cape Province, and in the west by Knysna Local Municipality.
It is the smallest municipality of the seven that make up the district, accounting for only 4% of its geographical area.
Area: 992km²
Cities/Towns: Keurboomstrand, Krantshoek, Kurland, Kwanokuthula, Nature’s Valley, Plettenberg Bay, Wittedrift
Main Economic Sectors: Wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation (29.4%), finance, insurance, real estate and business services (22.7%), manufacturing (15.1%), construction (11.9%), transport, storage and communication (5.8%), general government (5.1%), community, social and personal services (4.7%), agriculture, forestry and fishing (4.3%)