Hermanus
Hermanus is a hill in Overstrand Local Municipality, Overberg, Western Cape and has an elevation of 144 metres. Hermanus is situated nearby to the suburb Zwelihle, as well as near Mosselrivier.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include SANSA Space Science.
SANSA Space Science
SANSA Space Science, previously the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory is South Africa's national geomagnetic research facility. The observatory is situated in the town of Hermanus in the Western Cape Province and forms part of the South African National Space Agency. SANSA Space Science is situated 3 km south of Hermanus.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hermanus and Onrusrivier.
Hermanus
Photo: Pavel Špindler, CC BY 3.0.
Hermanus is a picturesque seaside town on South Africa's south coast, near the Garden Route and about 90 min drive from Cape Town. It is particularly famous as the "best land-based whale watching destination in the world", with southern right whales easily seen from shore during winter and spring months.
Onrusrivier
Village
Photo: MrsKimberlyReid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Onrusrivier, or Onrus, is a settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The name Onrus means "restlessness", referring to the pounding of the surf on the rocky coast. Onrusrivier is situated 6 km west of Hermanus.
Vermont
Village
Vermont is a seaside town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Located near Cape Town, the town adjoins the settlement of Onrusrivier and is also close to the town of Hermanus. Vermont is situated 8 km west of Hermanus.
Hermanus
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 144 metres
- Also known as: “Hermanua”
- Category: landform
- Location: Overstrand Local Municipality, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-34.4° or 34° 24′ southLongitude
19.23333° or 19° 14′ eastElevation
144 metres (472 feet)Open location code
4FQXJ62M+28GeoNames ID
3366881
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