Onrusrivier Explained

Onrusrivier
Pushpin Map:South Africa Western Cape#South Africa
Coordinates:-34.4122°N 19.17°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Africa
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Western Cape
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Overberg
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Overstrand
Subdivision Type4:Main Place
Established Title:Established
Leader Title:Councillor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:10.83
Population Total:5151
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Racial makeup (2011)
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Info1:6.4%
Demographics1 Title2:Coloured
Demographics1 Info2:2.6%
Demographics1 Title3:Indian/Asian
Demographics1 Info3:0.1%
Demographics1 Title4:White
Demographics1 Info4:90.4%
Demographics1 Title5:Other
Demographics1 Info5:0.4%
Demographics Type2:First languages (2011)
Demographics2 Title1:Afrikaans
Demographics2 Info1:61.1%
Demographics2 Title2:English
Demographics2 Info2:36.8%
Demographics2 Title5:Other
Demographics2 Info5:2.0%
Timezone1:SAST
Utc Offset1:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code (street)
Postal Code:7201
Postal2 Code Type:PO box
Postal2 Code:7201
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:028

Onrusrivier, or Onrus, is a settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The name Onrus means 'restless', referring to the pounding of the surf on the rocky coast. Onrusrivier has been the home to some famous South African artists, including painters such as Marjorie Wallace (artist) and Gregoire Boonzaier. Onrusrivier has a popular beach and also a quaint tidal rock pool. Onrus is a predominantly residential area, situated between mountains, the Onrus river, and the seaside. There is an abundance of birds in Onrus, as well as animals such as mongoose and porcupine. The flora in Onrusrivier includes the ancient milkwood trees, and colourful indigenous flowers, which are seen only at certain times of the year. [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Main Place Onrusrivier . Census 2011.
  2. Web site: Onrus, Western Cape. SA Travel Directory. 4 January 2014.