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'''Pringle Bay''' is a small coastal town in the [[Overberg]] region of the [[Western Cape]], in [[South Africa]]. |
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| name = Pringle Bay |
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| image_skyline = Pringle Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.JPG |
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| image_caption = Aerial view of Pringle Bay. |
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| pushpin_map = South Africa Western Cape#South Africa |
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| coordinates = {{coord|34|21|S|18|49|E|region:ZA|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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| subdivision_name = [[South Africa]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = Province |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Western Cape]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = District |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Overberg District Municipality|Overberg]] |
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| subdivision_type3 = Municipality |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Overstrand Local Municipality|Overstrand]] |
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| subdivision_type4 = Main Place |
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| established_title = Established |
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| leader_title = Councillor |
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| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/172010 |title = Main Place Pringle Bay |work=Census 2011}} </ref> |
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| area_total_km2 = 3.26 |
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| population_footnotes = <ref name="census2011" /> |
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| population_total = 801 |
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| population_as_of = 2011 |
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| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| demographics_type1 = Racial makeup (2011) |
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| demographics1_footnotes = <ref name="census2011" /> |
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| demographics1_title1 = [[Bantu peoples of South Africa|Black African]] |
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| demographics1_info1 = 8.0% |
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| demographics1_title2 = [[Coloureds|Coloured]] |
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| demographics1_info2 = 5.5% |
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| demographics1_title3 = [[Indian South African|Indian]]/[[Asian South African|Asian]] |
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| demographics1_info3 = |
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| demographics1_title4 = [[White South African|White]] |
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| demographics1_info4 = 84.0% |
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| demographics1_title5 = Other |
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| demographics1_info5 = 2.5% |
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| demographics_type2 = [[First language]]s (2011) |
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| demographics2_footnotes = <ref name="census2011" /> |
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| demographics2_title1 = [[South African English|English]] |
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| demographics2_info1 = 50.5% |
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| demographics2_title2 = [[Afrikaans]] |
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| demographics2_info2 = 44.3% |
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| demographics2_title3 = |
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| demographics2_info3 = |
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| demographics2_title4 = |
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| demographics2_info4 = |
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| demographics2_title5 = Other |
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| demographics2_info5 = 5.2% |
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| timezone1 = [[South African Standard Time|SAST]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +2 |
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| postal_code_type = [[List of postal codes in South Africa|Postal code]] (street) |
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| postal_code = |
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| postal2_code_type = [[Post-office box|PO box]] |
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| postal2_code = 7196 |
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| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in South Africa|Area code]] |
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| area_code = 028 |
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'''Pringle Bay''' ({{lang-af|Pringlebaai}}) is a small, affluent{{cn|date=April 2024}}{{clarify|affluent by what measure|date=April 2024}} coastal village in the [[Overberg]] region of the [[Western Cape]], in [[South Africa]]. It is situated at the foot of Hangklip, on the opposite side of [[False Bay]] from [[Cape Point]]. The town and surrounds are part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a [[UNESCO Heritage Site]]. The bay is named after Rear-Admiral [[Thomas Pringle (Royal Navy officer)|Thomas Pringle]], of the [[Royal Navy]], who commanded the naval station at the Cape in the late 1790s.<ref name=PC>{{cite book|last=Du Plessis & Cleary|title=The Overberg|page=39}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Pringle Bay.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Pringle Bay]] |
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Pringle Bay is well known for the Hangklip (hanging rock) that leans out to sea and marks the eastern end of False Bay. The Hangklip Mountain at 484m above sea level is packed with numerous natural caves, and was once a refuge for bandits and slaves escaping their Dutch masters, hence the mountain cave being named "Drostersgat" - Deserters Cave. <ref>[https://www.afristay.com/a/pringle-bay/#more_info ''More info''] at afristay.com, accessed on 4. June 2018</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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To get to Pringle Bay from Cape Town, you will need to get onto the [[N2 (South Africa)|N2]] Highway, and drive towards Somerset West. Take the [[R44 (Western Cape)|R44]] offramp, and head towards Stand, and Gordons Bay. If you stay on the R44, you will drive through Strand, Gordons Bay, and past Pringle Bay. |
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==References== |
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Although a little windy, the beach is nearly always pretty deserted, the town is very safe, and family friendly. There are various restaurants and curio shops to visit. |
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*{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0Y1oSSqpl3oC|first=Karena|last=Du Plessis|author2=Cleary, Melanie|title=The Overberg: inland from the tip of Africa|location=London|publisher=Struik|year=2005|isbn=1-86872-992-3|ref=PC}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{wikivoyage}} |
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*[http://www.pringlebay.com Pringle Bay property] houses and property |
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*[http://www.childofafrika.co.za Child of Afrika Contemporary fine art gallery] a contemporary art gallery offering art from many of the local artists |
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{{coor title dm|34|21|S|18|49|E|region:ZA_type:city}} |
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{{Overberg District Municipality}} |
{{Overberg District Municipality}} |
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[[Category:Populated places in the Overstrand Local Municipality]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:16, 19 April 2024
Pringle Bay | |
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 Aerial view of Pringle Bay. | |
  Pringle Bay  Pringle Bay | |
| Coordinates: 34°21′S 18°49′E / 34.350°S 18.817°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Overberg |
| Municipality | Overstrand |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.26 km2 (1.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 801 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 8.0% |
| • Coloured | 5.5% |
| • White | 84.0% |
| • Other | 2.5% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • English | 50.5% |
| • Afrikaans | 44.3% |
| • Other | 5.2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 7196 |
| Area code | 028 |
Pringle Bay (Afrikaans: Pringlebaai) is a small, affluent[citation needed][clarification needed] coastal village in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, in South Africa. It is situated at the foot of Hangklip, on the opposite side of False Bay from Cape Point. The town and surrounds are part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO Heritage Site. The bay is named after Rear-Admiral Thomas Pringle, of the Royal Navy, who commanded the naval station at the Cape in the late 1790s.[2]
Situated between Betty's Bay and Gordon's Bay, many of the houses in the small community are only used as holiday houses by their owners. It is accessed by the R44, which connects it to the N2.
Pringle Bay is well known for the Hangklip (hanging rock) that leans out to sea and marks the eastern end of False Bay. The Hangklip Mountain at 484m above sea level is packed with numerous natural caves, and was once a refuge for bandits and slaves escaping their Dutch masters, hence the mountain cave being named "Drostersgat" - Deserters Cave. [3]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- Du Plessis, Karena; Cleary, Melanie (2005). The Overberg: inland from the tip of Africa. London: Struik. ISBN 1-86872-992-3.
External links[edit]
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pringle Bay.
Municipalities and communities of Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape | ||
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District seat: Bredasdorp | ||
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| Overstrand | ||
| Swellendam | ||
| Theewaterskloof | ||