Suurbraak

Suurbraak
"Xairu" (A place called Paradise)

Suurbraak Mission
Suurbraak
Suurbraak
Suurbraak

 Suurbraak shown within Western Cape

Coordinates: 34°01′S 20°39′E / 34.017°S 20.650°E / -34.017; 20.650Coordinates: 34°01′S 20°39′E / 34.017°S 20.650°E / -34.017; 20.650
Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
District Overberg
Municipality Swellendam
Established 1812
Government
 • Councillor Heinrich Hartnick
Area[1]
 • Total 46.11 km2 (17.80 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 2,252
 • Density 49/km2 (130/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
 • Black African 3.2%
 • Coloured 93.2%
 • Indian/Asian 0.6%
 • White 2.6%
 • Other 0.4%
First languages (2011)[1]
 • Afrikaans 95.9%
 • English 3.3%
 • Other 0.8%
Postal code (street) 6743
PO box 6743
Area code 028

Suurbraak is a settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The village was established in 1812, when the London Missionary Society established a mission station to serve the Attaqua Khoikhoi.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Suurbraak". Census 2011.
  2. ↑ Sandra Olivier (2005). Touring in South Africa. Struik. p. 38. ISBN 978-1-77007-142-1. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
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