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Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Regional capital33.9258° S, 18.4232° E

Cape Town is a city located in South Africa's Western Cape province. With a population of 4,772,846, it is the second most populous city in the country.

Population4,772,846
ProvinceWestern Cape
Coordinates33.9258° S, 18.4232° E
CountrySouth Africa
Rank in South Africa#2 of 13,527

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Nearest Airports

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Ysterplaat Air Force Base

FAYPRegional

7.5 km away

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Cape Town International Airport

CPTInternational

17.5 km away

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Contermanskloof Airstrip

ZA-0195Local

19.9 km away

About Cape Town

The city is situated at coordinates -33.92584° latitude and 18.42322° longitude, in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. It has an elevation of 25 meters and operates within the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Nearby cities include Athlone, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Atlantis, and Kraaifontein.

Cape Town ranks #2 out of 991 cities in South Africa by population. The total urban population of the country is 51,412,164, making Cape Town a significant urban center.

Cities in Western Cape

Located in the Western Cape province, Cape Town ranks #1 among 147 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Athlone, Paarl, Somerset West, George, and Worcester. The city is supported by various amenities, including 19 hospitals, 205 schools, and 24 universities.

Athlone237,414Paarl236,910Somerset West225,289George188,580Worcester127,597Stellenbosch96,228Atlantis82,736Mossel Bay78,940Oudtshoorn73,694Knysna68,659

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Cape Town, 20 populated places have been registered.

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SchotschekloofNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Malay QuarterNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Bo-KaapCity
0.9 km
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GardensCity
1.3 km
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De WaterkantCity
1.3 km
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RoggebaaiNeighborhood
1.4 km
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VredehoekCity
1.7 km
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TamboerskloofCity
1.7 km
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ForeshoreNeighborhood
1.7 km
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GardensNeighborhood
2 km
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WoodstockNeighborhood
2.1 km
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OranjezichtNeighborhood
2.3 km
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HiggovaleNeighborhood
2.3 km
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Green PointNeighborhood
2.7 km
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DrieankerbaaiNeighborhood
3.1 km
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Three Anchor BayCity
3.1 km
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Sea PointNeighborhood
3.2 km
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Salt RiverNeighborhood
3.3 km
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FresnayeNeighborhood
3.3 km
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Mouille PointNeighborhood
3.3 km

Universities in Cape Town

Cape Town is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
University of Cape Town1829—#150
College Of Cape Town1900——
College of Magic1980——
Damelin Correspondence College1955——
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Explore South Africa

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in South Africa, comparisons between countries, city rankings, and a full list of cities.

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Largest cities in South Africa

#1 Johannesburg9,418,183#2 Cape Town4,772,846#3 Durban3,338,026#4 Pretoria2,112,693#5 Soweto1,695,047
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cape Town?

The population of Cape Town is 4,772,846.

In which province/state is Cape Town located?

Cape Town is located in the Western Cape province.

What are the coordinates of Cape Town?

The coordinates of Cape Town are -33.92584° latitude and 18.42322° longitude.

What is the elevation of Cape Town?

The elevation of Cape Town is 25 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Cape Town?

The nearest airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport.

The data for Cape Town, South Africa is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

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