South Africa
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.
Ysterplaat Air Force Base
7.5 km away
Cape Town International Airport
17.5 km away
Contermanskloof Airstrip
19.9 km away
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.
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.
Within 25 km of Cape Town, 20 populated places have been registered.
Cape Town is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Cape Town is 4,772,846.
Cape Town is located in the Western Cape province.
The coordinates of Cape Town are -33.92584° latitude and 18.42322° longitude.
The elevation of Cape Town is 25 meters.
The nearest airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport.
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