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City of Cape Town

City in Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

Cape Town is South Africa's iconic city, set between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. It offers a rich blend of cultural diversity, breathtaking landscapes, and lively neighborhoods. The city is renowned for its history, outdoor activities, and cosmopolitan energy.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

South Africa

Province

Western Cape

Population

4,005,016

Time Zone

Africa/Johannesburg

Coordinates

-33.92°, 18.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,805

Local Cost

$815

Local Income

$1,050

Cashless

English

Temperature

17.1°C

Summer Avg

19.8°C

Winter Avg

14.6°C

Record High

28.3°C

Record Low

9.2°C

Humidity

79%

Precipitation

489 mm

Internet Speed

116 Mbps

Upload

84 Mbps

Latency

17 ms

City Vibrancy

161

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

CPT

Distance

18 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

137 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Blouberg Hill Estate Blouberg Hill Estate is a gated residential area known for its calm atmosphere and views toward Table Mountain. Most properties are modern, with few amenities within walking distance.Cape Town Ward 1 Cape Town Ward 1 covers parts of Milnerton and surrounds, known for its mix of residential, light commercial, and some light industry. Traffic can increase near major intersections and retail complexes.Cape Town Ward 10 Cape Town Ward 10 covers mostly residential zones northeast of the city center. Housing ranges from single-family homes to modest apartment blocks, with everyday amenities close by.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 139 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 137 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 91/100.

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