Monte Vista, Western Cape

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Monte Vista
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Monte Vista
Coordinates: 33°52′S18°33′E / 33.867°S 18.550°E / -33.867; 18.550
Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
Municipality City of Cape Town
Main Place Milnerton
Area
[1]
  Total
1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [1]
  Total
5,041
  Density3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
   Black African 5.4%
   Coloured 10.6%
   Indian/Asian 2.6%
   White 79.9%
  Other1.5%
First languages (2011)
[1]
   English 58.2%
   Afrikaans 35.4%
   Xhosa 2.2%
  Other4.2%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7460
PO box
7463

Monte Vista is a northern suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, whose name meaning 'Mountain View' is derived from Table Mountain being clearly visible from it. It is bordered by Edgemead, Welgelegen, Plattekloof Glen, and Goodwood.

Monte Vista Primary School was built in the 1960s.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Monte Vista". Census 2011.