Matroosfontein | |
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| Coordinates: 33°55′59″S18°34′59″E / 33.93306°S 18.58306°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.44 km2 (9.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) [1] | |
• Total | 77,121 |
| • Density | 3,031/km2 (7,852/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 7% |
| • Coloured | 91% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.48% |
| • White | 0.13% |
| • Other | 1.46% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 82% |
| • English | 13% |
| • Xhosa | 4% |
| • Other | 0.39% |
| 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. A predominantly residential area, it is known for its diverse community and historical significance rooted in the apartheid era. [2] While originally established for the Coloured community during the apartheid era, Matroosfontein is now home to a diverse population that 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. Its proximity to townships like Gugulethu gives it a poignant and historically rich character. [3]
