Groot River (Western Cape)

Groot River
Location of the Groot River mouth
EtymologyFrom Grootrivier, meaning "big river" in the Afrikaans language
Location
CountrySouth Africa
StateWestern Cape
Physical characteristics
Source_
  locationCederberg Mountains
Source confluenceTwee / Lang
  coordinates32°46′29″S 19°17′35″E / 32.77472°S 19.29306°E / -32.77472; 19.29306
  elevation735 m (2,411 ft)
MouthRiet River
  location
Confluence with the Riet River, Western Cape
  coordinates
32°36′48″S 19°27′10″E / 32.61333°S 19.45278°E / -32.61333; 19.45278
  elevation
456 m (1,496 ft)

The Groot River (English: "Large River") is a river in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is part of the Olifants/Doring River system. It is not to be confused with the Groot River of Eastern Cape or the Groot River of Southern Cape provinces.