Vredendal is a town located in the northern Olifants River Valley within the Western Cape province of South Africa. It sits on the banks of the Olifants River at the southern edge of Little Namaqualand, positioned approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) north of Cape Town.
The town has a population of 16,164 people. It is situated in a region characterized by its proximity to the Olifants River and its location within the broader Western Cape geography.