• Province: Western Cape
• Garden route
• Coordinates: 33°39′S 22°05′E
• Area: 2.29 km2
• Municipality­ ; Oudtshoorn

Volmoed is a small rural settlement about 15 km north of Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo region of the Western Cape. It falls within the Garden Route District Municipality and consists mainly of farms and small agricultural holdings.

History of Volmoed

The history of Volmoed is deeply intertwined with the broader history of the Karoo, a region that has long been known for its harsh conditions and isolated farms. The area was originally inhabited by the Khoi and San people, who lived as herders and hunter-gatherers, adapting to the arid environment. The arrival of European settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries brought significant changes to the region, as farms were established and the land was gradually cultivated.

Volmoed itself was founded as a farm, originally called Armoed, one of many that dotted the vast plains of the Karoo. The farm became a focal point for the local community, providing a place for people to gather, share stories, and support one another in the face of environmental challenges.

Large church

In 1908, the owner of the farm, W.G. Olivier, offered five morgen of land for the construction of a 700-seat church that he would finance. He hoped to establish a town. His offer was initially declined, but was accepted in 1910. On May 16, 1910, the cornerstone was laid by Revs. George Murray and Andrew Murray McGregor. The church was completed in 1912. Efforts to establish an independent parish gained momentum, and in 1921, Volmoed became a separate parish.

Volmoed is in easy driving distance of Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves

This settlement should not be confused with the locality named Volmoed near Hermanus in the Overberg region.

The postcode for Volmoed is 6624

Resources

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Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities in and around

• Emergency Services

• Police: Oudtshoorn-044 203 9000 / 044 203 9022
• Fire: 044 2033000
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital; 044 2037200

• Municipal & Utilities

• Municipality – 044 203 3000

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department: 044 203 3910

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774
• SPCA: 044 2791850

• Local Contacts and Community Resources 

• Post office; 044 279 1777 (Oudtshoorn)
• Library: 044 272 7642
• Tourism: 082 9722507

• Schools in Volmoed

•  Primary school – 442727642