Onrusrivier

Onrusrivier has a popular beach and also a quaint tidal rock pool. Onrus is a predominantly residential area, situated between mountains, the Onrus river, and the seaside. There is an abundance of birds in Onrus, as well as animals such as mongoose and porcupine. The flora in Onrusrivier includes the ancient milkwood trees, and colourful indigenous flowers, which are seen only at certain times of the year.

• Name — Onrusrivier • Pushpin Map — South Africa Western Cape#South Africa • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — South Africa • Subdivision Type1 — Province • Subdivision Name1 — Western Cape • Subdivision Type2 — District • Subdivision Name2 — Overberg • Subdivision Type3 — Municipality • Subdivision Name3 — Overstrand • Subdivision Type4 — Main Place • Established Title — Established • Leader Title — Councillor • Area Total Km2 — 10.83 • Population Total — 5151 • Population As Of — 2011 • Population Density Km2 — auto • Demographics Type1 — Racial makeup (2011) • Demographics1 Title1 — Black African • Demographics1 Info1 — 6.4% • Demographics1 Title2 — Coloured • Demographics1 Info2 — 2.6% • Demographics1 Title3 — Indian/Asian • Demographics1 Info3 — 0.1% • Demographics1 Title4 — White • Demographics1 Info4 — 90.4% • Demographics1 Title5 — Other • Demographics1 Info5 — 0.4% • Demographics Type2 — First languages (2011) • Demographics2 Title1 — Afrikaans • Demographics2 Info1 — 61.1% • Demographics2 Title2 — English • Demographics2 Info2 — 36.8% • Demographics2 Title5 — Other • Demographics2 Info5 — 2.0% • Timezone1 — SAST • Utc Offset1 — +2 • Postal Code Type — Postal code (street) • Postal Code — 7201 • Postal2 Code Type — PO box • Postal2 Code — 7201 • Area Code Type — Area code • Area Code — 028 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 has been the home to some famous South African artists, including painters such as Marjorie Wallace (artist) and Gregoire Boonzaier. Onrusrivier has a popular beach and also a quaint tidal rock pool. Onrus is a predominantly residential area, situated between mountains, the Onrus river, and the seaside. There is an abundance of birds in Onrus, as well as animals such as mongoose and porcupine. The flora in Onrusrivier includes the ancient milkwood trees, and colourful indigenous flowers, which are seen only at certain times of the year.

• Illustration — Onrus Beach • Illustration — View from Onrus Beach • Illustration — Onrus Beach Surfer