Hartenbos
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ATKV in Hartenbos
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Hartenbos shown within Western Cape
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| Coordinates: 34°7′S 22°7′E / 34.117°S 22.117°ECoordinates: 34°7′S 22°7′E / 34.117°S 22.117°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Eden |
| Municipality | Mossel Bay |
| Established | 1933 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.20 km2 (9.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,196 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 9.9% |
| • Coloured | 17.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.5% |
| • White | 71.5% |
| • Other | 0.6% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 93.4% |
| • English | 4.3% |
| • Other | 2.3% |
| Postal code (street) | 6520 |
| PO box | 6520 |
| Area code | 044 |
Hartenbos is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is located some 45 kilometres outside George, South Africa. It belongs, together with 20 other settlements, to the Mossel Bay Local Municipality. Originally a farm, the South African Railways and Harbours turned it into a holiday resort for their lower-rung employees in 1933.
The 2001 census showed a population of 71,494 for the whole municipality. The official estimate of 2005 regards 99 676 as a proper figure for an increased population. Although no official figures have been made available, it is estimated that around 15% of these figures relate to the current population of Hartenbos.
In 1936 the Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuurvereniging (ATKV, and "Afrikaans Language and Cultural Society" in English) purchased the farm for 7000 pounds, divided it into 670 lots which sold for about 50 pounds each. The resort was expanded over the years, and several lots were hired out permanently on condition that no permanent brick structures were built on them; not until 1994 were people allowed to purchase these lots.
The ATKV also has an amphitheater in the resort and holds Afrikaans cultural festivals, such as their 2005 Afrikiti concerts there. On Christmas morning, the Kersdiens is attended by thousands in this arena. Several other services, such as the Kerssangdiens (Christmas Carol Ceremony) and Middernagdiens (New Year Church Service) are held in the festive season. During this peak holiday season Hartenbos accommodates up to 15 000 visitors at a time.
The resort includes five kilometers of Blue Flag Beaches, a river with paddle boats, a super tube, fun park, heated swimming pool, flea markets, conference facilities and shopping centres. The resort is the largest self-catering establishment on the Western Cape's Garden Route coast.
The town of Hartenbos has its own primary and private schools, a private hospital, sport clubs and several churches. In December 2010, Mosselbaai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls on the Garden Route, opened its doors to the public.
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