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Ebenhaeser

Ebenhaeser is a small village in the Western Cape, offering insight into local history, community life, and nearby natural and cultural attractions. Find practical info for visitors, including contacts and location details

Ebenhaeser

Ebenhaeser lies on the West Coast of the Western Cape, near the mouth of the Olifants River. The settlement is located approximately 15 km south of Papendorp and about 30 km northwest of Lutzville. It forms part of the Matzikama municipal area and is surrounded by flat coastal plains, agricultural land, and riverine wetlands. The Atlantic Ocean lies a short distance to the west, with access via regional gravel roads linking to the R363.

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History of Ebenhaeser

This settlement was established in 1831 by a German immigrant by the name of Wurmb when he built a station for the Rhenish missionary society. It was founded to provide a permanent settlement for the indigenous people and freed slaves who worked in the area. The mission aimed to convert the local population to Christianity and provide them with education and agricultural training. The name “Ebenhaeser” comes from the Hebrew word “Ebenezer,” meaning “stone of help,” reflecting the missionary origins and the spiritual foundation of the community.

The settlement is situated in a semi-arid region, characterised by its rugged landscapes, sandy soils, and the Olifants River, which plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture in the area. The river provides essential water resources for irrigation, allowing the cultivation of crops such as grapes, citrus fruits, and vegetables. The economy of the area is primarily based on agriculture. Many residents are involved in farming activities, focusing on both subsistence farming and commercial agriculture.

The area was originally the site of a Khoi kraal. When James Backhouse visited in 1840, he noted that several people were living in huts built of reeds and mud, and that residents were building a windmill on a low hill outside the town. These old clay buildings and riethuise can still be seen today.

The postcode for Ebenhaeser is 8149 (Streets and Boxes)

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Useful Numbers in Ebenhaeser

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

  • Emergency Services

  • Police: policing forum 027 217 1510
  • Fire: West coast 022 433 8700
  • Ambulance: 10177

  • Medical

  • Closest hospital; satellite clinic 027 217 1973

  • Municipal & Utilities

  • Municipality 022 701 7061
  • Water: 027 201 3404
  • Electricity:0823237462
  • Ebenhaeser service centre WC; 027 217 2609

  • Transport & Roads

  • Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

  • Community & Safety

  • NSRI 087 094 9774
  • 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
  • SPCA: West coast 022 289 0998

  • Local Contacts and Community Resources 

  • Post office; postal agency 027 257 1990
  • Library:: 027 201 3462

  • Schools in Ebenhaeser

  •   Ebenhaeser Primary 027 217 1611

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