Hermanus

Hermanus
Clockwise from top: Panoramic view of Hermanus, the Old Harbour, Hermanus coastline, view from Rotary Way.
Hermanus is located in Western Cape
Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus is located in South Africa
Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus is located in Africa
Hermanus
Hermanus
Coordinates: 34°25′S 19°15′E / 34.417°S 19.250°E / -34.417; 19.250
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
DistrictOverberg
MunicipalityOverstrand
Area
 • Total17.03 km2 (6.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total5,610
 • Density330/km2 (850/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • White80.66%
 • Black African12.25%
 • Colored5.65%
 • Indian/Asian0.78%
 • Other0.66%
First languages (2011)
 • Afrikaans44.68%
 • English31.76%
 • Xhosa0.64%
 • Sotho0.27%
 • Other22.64%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7200
PO box
7200
Area code028
View of Hermanus and Grotto Beach from Rotary Way.

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.