Goab(Pforte)

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Identifier
3647_SKCPN
Title
Goab(Pforte)
Alternative Title
Goab(Pforte)
Georeference Sources
S 1917 CA
Is Part Of
Toponymica Hottentotica: B (A-Z)
longitude
17.125
latitude
-19.625
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Source
eng For the statement, Goab looks 1917 CA where the meaning of Goab is governing as 'gorge (place)'. Goabpforte's about the same in two languages, in Nama igoab = port (between the mountains, with the Gabusberg on the east), and in German Ports = port. The farm Goabpforte No. 56 takes the whole gate.
afr Vir die verklaring kyk GOAB 1917 CA waar die betekenis van Goab aang- egee is as 'Kloof(plek)'. Goabpforte se ongeveer dieselfde in twee tale, in Nama Igoab = poort (tussen die berge deur, met die Gabusberg aan die oostekant), en in Duits -Pforte = poort. Die plaas Goabpforte nr 56 neem die hele poort in.
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