WORCESTER, town of South Africa, near the Hex River mountains, is the centre of a fruit growing area. The annual rainfall is under 12 in., but irrigation is obtained from the Hex river. It is also intended to irrigate 8,000 ac. from the Breede river. Much wine and brandy is produced, and fresh and dried fruit is exported. Many of the South African raisins come from this district. European population (1931) 4,782.