Knysna, Western Cape
Knysna: town in the Western Cape, South Africa
About
Quick Facts about Knysna
| Population | 51,078 |
| Country | South Africa |
| State | Western Cape (South Africa) |
| County | Eden District Municipality |
| Postal code | 6571, 6570 |
| Phone Area Codes | 044 |
| Area | 108.77 km2 |
| Official name | Knysna |
| Latitude & Longitude | -34.0363,23.0471 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city | Knysna is capital of Knysna Local Municipality |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 16:12:41 (19th April 2026) |
Geography
Knysna is located at 34°2'11"S 23°2'50"E (-34.0362700, 23.0471300).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 33,675 | - | census |
| 2011 | 51,078 | 34.07% | census |
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