Pniel, South Africa

Place in Western Cape, South Africa
33°54′S 18°57′E / 33.900°S 18.950°E / -33.900; 18.950CountrySouth AfricaProvinceWestern CapeDistrictCape WinelandsMunicipalityStellenboschArea • Total0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi)Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,975 • Density3,300/km2 (8,700/sq mi)Racial makeup (2011) • Black African1.2% • Coloured97.7% • Indian/Asian0.5% • White0.5% • Other0.3%First languages (2011) • Afrikaans92.0% • English6.7% • Other1.3%Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)Postal code (street)
7681
PO box
7681

Pniel is a settlement in Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

It is a settlement and United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) 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]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place Pniel". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 369.