# Vermaaklikheid

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Place in Western Cape, South Africa

Vermaaklikheid Vermaaklikheid Show map of Western Cape Vermaaklikheid Show map of South Africa Coordinates: 34°18′S 21°2′E / 34.300°S 21.033°E / -34.300; 21.033 Country South Africa Province Western Cape District Garden Route Municipality Hessequa Population (2011) • Total 356 Racial Makeup (2011) • Coloured 63.76% • White 20.51% • Black African 12.92% • Other 2.81% First Languages (2011) • Afrikaans 92.42% • English 7.02% • Other 0.56% Time zone UTC+2 (SAST) PO box 6671

**Vermaaklikheid** is a settlement on [South Africa](/source/South_Africa)'s [Garden Route](/source/Garden_Route) in the [Western Cape](/source/Western_Cape). It is situated near [Witsand](/source/Witsand) and close to [Duiwenhoks River](/source/Duiwenhoks_River). The area is a [fynbos](/source/Fynbos) [shrubland](/source/Shrubland) that has a temperate climate. More than 100 species of birds live here.[1]

As of 2011 the population is 356.[2] In the census, 329 people(92.4%) spoke [Afrikaans](/source/Afrikaans), 25 (7%) spoke [English](/source/English_language), and 2 (0.56%) spoke [Setswana](/source/Tswana_language).

## History

The village was established in 1855 when the Dutch Reformed Church purchased a piece of land that was originally farmed on by Andries Gous since 1725.[3]

The origin of the name of the village is disputed. A certain resident of the village, Inis Bower, claims that the village was named after a certain "Meneer Vermaak" who was a prominent farmer in the area during the 19th century. Others, however, believe that the name '*Vermaaklikheid*', meaning '*entertainment*' in [Afrikaans](/source/Afrikaans) and [Dutch](/source/Dutch_language), was derived from the occasional gathering of farmers on the bank of the river to "vermaak" or to relax and enjoy themselves.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Vermaaklikheid Accommodation, Garden Route"](https://www.wheretostay.co.za/town/vermaaklikheid/accommodation). *www.wheretostay.co.za*. Retrieved 2023-04-30.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Firth, Adrian. ["Census 2011: Small Area 0031"](https://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/1750031). *census2011.adrianfrith.com*. Retrieved 2024-03-29.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Haw, Penny (19 January 2011). ["Taking it easy in Vermaaklikheid"](https://pennyhaw.com/2011/01/19/taking-it-easy-in-vermaaklikheid/). *Penny Haw*. Retrieved 2024-03-29.

## External links

- [Vermaaklikheid web site](https://www.vermaaklikheid.co.za/)

- [Duiwenhoks Conservancy](https://www.duiwenhoksconservancy.co.za/)

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