Goedverwacht

Goedverwacht
Goedverwacht

 Goedverwacht shown within Western Cape

Coordinates: 32°51′53″S 18°41′46″E / 32.86472°S 18.69611°E / -32.86472; 18.69611Coordinates: 32°51′53″S 18°41′46″E / 32.86472°S 18.69611°E / -32.86472; 18.69611
Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
District West Coast
Municipality Bergrivier
Area[1]
  Total 2.98 km2 (1.15 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 1,979
  Density 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
  Black African 3.5%
  Coloured 94.4%
  Indian/Asian 0.3%
  White 1.7%
  Other 0.1%
First languages (2011)[1]
  Afrikaans 96.4%
  Sign language 1.5%
  Other 2.1%
Postal code (street) 7323
PO box 7323

Goedverwacht is a settlement in West Coast District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located off the R399 road near Piketberg.

The village originates from a cattle farm established in 1810, which was then bought by Moravian missionaries in 1889.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Goedverwacht". Census 2011.
  2. "Goedverwacht". Cape West Coast Tourism. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
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