Elim, Western Cape



Place in Western Cape, South Africa



































Elim

Street in Elim
Street in Elim




Elim is located in Western Cape

Elim

Elim




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Elim is located in South Africa

Elim

Elim




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Coordinates: 34°35′30″S 19°45′30″E / 34.59167°S 19.75833°E / -34.59167; 19.75833Coordinates: 34°35′30″S 19°45′30″E / 34.59167°S 19.75833°E / -34.59167; 19.75833
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
DistrictOverberg
MunicipalityCape Agulhas
Established1824
Area
[1]

 • Total28.33 km2 (10.94 sq mi)
Population
(2011)[1]

 • Total1,412
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]

 • Black African
7.4%
 • Coloured
91.6%
 • White
1.0%

First languages (2011)
[1]

 • Afrikaans
94.1%
 • English
3.6%
 • Other
2.3%
Time zone
UTC+2 (SAST)

Postal code (street)
7284
PO box
7284

Elim is a village on the Agulhas Plain in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was established in 1824 by German missionaries as a Moravian mission station. When selecting the location, the missionaries placed a high priority on the proximity of water and on terrain that was suitable for planting vines so that wine for communion could be produced. As well as preaching the Gospel, the missionaries taught the villagers a variety of trades and skills. Elim's thatchers continue to be renowned for their craftsmanship.


The village is picturesque and has changed little over the years. It is filled with whitewashed cottages, fruit trees and fynbos. All the roads in the village lead to the thatch roofed church. The community, still mainly Moravian, consists of farmers, farm workers and artisans.


Elim is becoming known for the export of fynbos, and as an emerging area in the production of wine.[2]



References




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  2. ^ Atkin, Tim, The Observer (22 February 2009). New horizons




External links


  • Elim Mission Station







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