Matroosfontein

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Matroosfontein
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Matroosfontein
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Matroosfontein
Coordinates: 33°55′59″S18°34′59″E / 33.93306°S 18.58306°E / -33.93306; 18.58306
Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
Municipality City of Cape Town
Area
[1]
  Total
25.44 km2 (9.82 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [1]
  Total
77,121
  Density3,031/km2 (7,852/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
   Black African 7%
   Coloured 91%
   Indian/Asian 0.48%
   White 0.13%
  Other1.46%
First languages (2011)
[1]
   Afrikaans 82%
   English 13%
   Xhosa 4%
  Other0.39%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7490
PO box
7480

Matroosfontein is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, located near the Cape Town International Airport. It is a predominantly residential area. [2] While originally established for the Coloured community during the apartheid era, Matroosfontein now includes African, Cape Malay, and other ethnic groups. During apartheid, Matroosfontein was part of the government's forced relocation policies, which moved non-white residents from the city center to outlying areas. It is close to Gugulethu. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Matroosfontein". Census 2011.
  2. "Matroosfontein". South African History Online.
  3. "Matroosfontein". SA-Venues.