Franschhoek

Franschhoek
Flag of Franschhoek
Coat of arms of Franschhoek
Motto(s): 
Dieu Est Mon Aide
(French: God is My Helper)
Franschhoek is located in Western Cape
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek is located in South Africa
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek is located in Africa
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Coordinates: 33°55′S 19°08′E / 33.917°S 19.133°E / -33.917; 19.133
Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
DistrictCape Winelands
MunicipalityStellenbosch
First Settled1688
Government
 • CouncillorReginald Pheiffer (DA)[1]
Area
 • Total1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2][3]
 • Total1,066
 • Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • White76.8%
 • Black African15.5%
 • Coloured6.2%
 • Indian/Asian0.5%
 • Other1.0%
First languages (2011)
 • English44.1%
 • Afrikaans43.8%
 • Xhosa1.6%
 • Sotho0.5%
 • Other10.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7690
PO box
7690
Area code021

Franschhoek ([fransˈɦuk]; Afrikaans for "French Corner", Dutch spelling before 1947 Fransche Hoek, French: Le Coin Français) is a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns in South Africa. It was formerly known as Oliphants hoek (as there were vast groups of elephants roaming the valley). It is situated about 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Cape Town, a 45-minute drive away. The whole area, including townships such as Groendal and suburbs such as Wemmershoek, has a population of slightly over 20,000 people while the town proper, known as Hugenote,[4] has a population of around 1,000. Since 2000, it has been incorporated into Stellenbosch Municipality. In 2022, Franschhoek was mentioned in Time magazine as one of the top 50 places in the world to visit.

  1. ^ "Meet Your Ward Councillors". Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Sub-Place Hugenote/Franschhoek". Census 2011.
  3. ^ a b [1] from Census 2011.
  4. ^ "Sub-Place Hugenote/Franschoek", Census 2011