Twee Rivieren
Twee Rivieren is located in Western Cape
Twee Rivieren
Twee Rivieren
Twee Rivieren is located in South Africa
Twee Rivieren
Twee Rivieren
Coordinates: 33°57′07″S 22°28′44″E / 33.952°S 22.479°E / -33.952; 22.479
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
DistrictGarden Route
MunicipalityGeorge
Main PlaceGeorge, Western Cape
Area
[1]
 • Total0.23 km2 (0.09 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total376
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African2.4%
 • Coloured5.3%
 • White90.7%
 • Other1.6%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • Afrikaans72.5%
 • English25.1%
 • Other2.4%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
6529

Twee Rivieren is a small residential suburb in George, South Africa. It is located in the northern area of the city between Denneoord to the north and Bo-dorp to the south. "Twee Rivieren" is a Dutch name, meaning "Two Rivers". Its name is derived from its location, nestled between two branches of the Kat River.

The suburb of Twee Rivieren, George, is home to two prominent churches, the Dutch Reformed Church "Moedergemeente", as well as the only Greek Orthodox Church in George, where services are still conducted in Greek.

A popular attraction in this suburb is the decoration of Oewer Street over the Christmas period. This has become an annual event since 2005 and has attracted many visitors who come to view the festive decorations and lights between Christmas and new year.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Twee Rivieren". Census 2011.
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