Genadendal
Genadendal [χəˈnɑːdəndal] is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, built on the site of the oldest mission station in the country. It was originally known as Baviaanskloof, but was renamed Genadendal in 1806. Genadendal was the place of the first Teachers' Training College in South Africa, founded in 1838.
Genadendal | |
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Genadendal Moravian Mission Station, founded in 1737 | |
Genadendal Genadendal | |
| Coordinates: 34°02′S 19°33′E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Overberg |
| Municipality | Theewaterskloof |
| Established | 1738 |
| Founded by | George Schmidt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.97 km2 (1.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,663 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 3.1% |
| • Coloured | 94.0% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.3% |
| • White | 0.5% |
| • Other | 2.1% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 94.9% |
| • English | 3.1% |
| • Other | 2.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 7234 |
| PO box | 7234 |
| Area code | 028 |
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