Vermont, South Africa

Vermont
Vermont
Vermont
Coordinates: 34°25′06″S 19°09′10″E / 34.41833°S 19.15278°E / -34.41833; 19.15278
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
DistrictOverberg
MunicipalityOverstrand
Main PlaceOnrusrivier
Area
  Total
4.06 km2 (1.57 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
1,992
  Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African5.2%
  Coloured3.7%
  Indian/Asian0.1%
  White90.6%
  Other0.5%
First languages (2011)
  Afrikaans66.7%
  English31.7%
  Other1.7%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7201

Vermont is a seaside town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Located near Cape Town, the town adjoins the settlement of Onrusrivier and is also close to the town of Hermanus. Vermont is nestled between the mountains and the ocean, and has abundant birdlife. There is a salt pan which fills after rains, and is frequented by flamingos. There is also a rock pool, green areas and coastal pathway in Vermont.