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Touws river means river of the pass.

San rock paintings can be seen in the area, especially in Pienaarskloof. A nature reserve (2,700Ha) is home to wild flowers, birds and mammals. In 1877 a railway station was built here and named Montagu Road. In 1883 the name was changed to Touwsriver. It became a municipality in 1962.

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