What is a Mamre?
Mamre, full Hebrew name Elonei Mamre, refers to an ancient religious site originally focused on a single holy tree, growing “since time immemorial” at Hebron in Canaan. It is known from the biblical story of Abraham and the three visitors.
Where Is Mamre In Cape Town South Africa?
Mamre is a small rural town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated on the northernmost border of the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality.
It is situated approximately 55 kilometres (30 mi) north of central Cape Town, and 5–6 km to the neighbouring industrial town of Atlantis.
Is Mamre a rural area?
In the Western Cape, there are only twelve Rural Areas, namely Ebenezer, Friemersheim, Genadendal, Haarlem, Kranshoek, Mamre, Pniel, Rietpoort, Saron, Slangrivier, Suurbraak and Zoar.