Hermanus | |
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Clockwise from top: Panoramic view of Hermanus, the Old Harbour, Hermanus coastline, view from Rotary Way. | |
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| Coordinates: 34°25′S 19°15′E / 34.417°S 19.250°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Overberg |
| Municipality | Overstrand |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.03 km2 (6.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,610 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • White | 80.66% |
| • Black African | 12.25% |
| • Colored | 5.65% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.78% |
| • Other | 0.66% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 44.68% |
| • English | 31.76% |
| • Xhosa | 0.64% |
| • Sotho | 0.27% |
| • Other | 22.64% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 7200 |
| PO box | 7200 |
| Area code | 028 |
Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein, but shortened in 1902 as the name was too long for the postal service,[1] Afrikaans: ['ɦæːrmɑːnəs]), is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is known for Southern Right whale watching during the southern winter to spring seasons, and is a popular retirement location.
- ^ Hermanus Pieters: The Beginnings of Hermanus Archived 2022-01-28 at the Wayback Machine at the official