Hermanus

Hermanus
Clockwise from top: Panoramic view of Hermanus, the Old Harbour, Hermanus coastline, view from Rotary Way.
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Coordinates: 34°25′S 19°15′E / 34.417°S 19.250°E / -34.417; 19.250
Country	South Africa
Province	Western Cape
District	Overberg
Municipality	Overstrand
Area
• Total	17.03 km2 (6.58 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	5,610
• Density	330/km2 (850/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
• White	80.66%
• Black African	12.25%
• Colored	5.65%
• Indian/Asian	0.78%
• Other	0.66%
First languages (2011)
• Afrikaans	44.68%
• English	31.76%
• Xhosa	0.64%
• Sotho	0.27%
• Other	22.64%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)	7200
PO box	7200
Area code	028

Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein, but shortened in 1902 as the name was too long for the postal service,^[1] Afrikaans: ['ɦæːrmɑːnəs]), is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is known for Southern Right whale watching during the southern winter to spring seasons, and is a popular retirement location.