Genadendal
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This article is about the town in Western Cape. For the official residence of the President of South Africa, see Genadendal Residence.
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.[2][3] Genadendal was the place of the first Teachers' Training College in South Africa, founded in 1838.[4][5]
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Genadendal | |
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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)[1] | |
• 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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