Southfield, Cape Town

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Southfield
Southfield, Cape Town
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Coordinates: 34°02′04″S18°28′59″E / 34.03444°S 18.48306°E / -34.03444; 18.48306
Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
Municipality City of Cape Town
Main Place Cape Town
Government
  CouncillorKevin Southgate (Ward 72) [1] (Democratic Alliance)
Area
[2]
  Total
1.91 km2 (0.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [2]
  Total
7,106
  Density3,720/km2 (9,640/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[2]
   Black African 10.1%
   Coloured 52.8%
   Indian/Asian 2.1%
   White 31.3%
  Other3.7%
First languages (2011)
[2]
   English 81.3%
   Afrikaans 13.8%
   Xhosa 0.9%
  Other4.0%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7880
Area code 021

Southfield is a residential suburb located in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is situated between Plumstead and Diep River along the M5 highway. According to the 2011 census, Southfield has a population of 7,106 people and 2,155 households.

References

  1. Thebus, Shakirah (2021-10-22). "DA councillor Kevin Southgate vows to remain accessible and hands-on in the Ward 72". IOL. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Southfield". Census 2011.