Onrusrivier

Onrusrivier, or Onrus, is a settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Onrusrivier
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Coordinates: 34°24′44″S 19°10′12″E
Country	South Africa
Province	Western Cape
District	Overberg
Municipality	Overstrand
Area [1]
• Total	10.83 km2 (4.18 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	5,151
• Density	480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011) [1]
• Black African	6.4%
• Coloured	2.6%
• Indian/Asian	0.1%
• White	90.4%
• Other	0.4%
First languages (2011) [1]
• Afrikaans	61.1%
• English	36.8%
• Other	2.0%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)	7201
PO box	7201
Area code	028

The name Onrus means 'restless', 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. [2]