Grabouw is a town situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is located approximately 65 km south-east of Cape Town along the N2 highway, accessible via Sir Lowry's Pass from Somerset West.
The town serves as the commercial center for the Elgin Valley, which is recognized as the largest single export fruit-producing area in Southern Africa. The valley is geographically defined by its location between the Hottentots-Holland, Kogelberg, Groenland, and Houwhoek Mountains.
Grabouw has experienced significant population growth in recent years. According to census data, the population rose from 21,593 in 2001 to 44,593 by 2019.