Brenton-on-Sea
Brenton-on-Sea | |
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View of the beach | |
Brenton-on-Sea Brenton-on-Sea shown within Western Cape | |
Coordinates: 34°04′S 23°01′E / 34.067°S 23.017°ECoordinates: 34°04′S 23°01′E / 34.067°S 23.017°E | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Western Cape |
District | Eden |
Municipality | Knysna |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 1.76 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 294 |
• Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
• Black African | 5.1% |
• Coloured | 1.7% |
• White | 91.2% |
• Other | 2.0% |
First languages (2011)[1] | |
• Afrikaans | 50.2% |
• English | 44.7% |
• Other | 5.1% |
Brenton-on-Sea is a settlement and seaside resort town 15km west of Knysna in Eden District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Named after Sir Jahleel Brenton, who declared Knysna a harbour in 1818, the area is home to the endangered Brenton Blue butterfly.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Brenton-on-Sea". Census 2011.
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