Pniel, Western Cape
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 Pniel
Pniel shown within Western Cape |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Cape Winelands |
| Municipality | Stellenbosch |
| Established | {{#property:P571}} |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,975 |
| • Density | 3,300/km2 (8,700/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 1.2% |
| • Coloured | 97.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.5% |
| • White | 0.5% |
| • Other | 0.3% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Afrikaans | 92.0% |
| • English | 6.7% |
| • Other | 1.3% |
| Postal code (street) | 7681 |
| PO box | 7681 |
Pniel is a settlement in Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Settlement and Dutch Reformed mission station between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, established in 1843. The name is of biblical origin (Genesis 32:30), referring to the place where Jacob wrestled with God; it means ‘face of God’.[2]
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Municipalities and communities of Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape
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District seat: Stellenbosch
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