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Monte Vista, Western Cape

Coordinates: 33°52′S 18°33′E / 33.867°S 18.550°E / -33.867; 18.550
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Monte Vista
Monte Vista is located in Western Cape
Monte Vista
Monte Vista
Monte Vista is located in South Africa
Monte Vista
Monte Vista
Coordinates: 33°52′S 18°33′E / 33.867°S 18.550°E / -33.867; 18.550
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceMilnerton
Area
 • Total1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total5,041
 • Density3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African5.4%
 • Coloured10.6%
 • Indian/Asian2.6%
 • White79.9%
 • Other1.5%
First languages (2011)
 • English58.2%
 • Afrikaans35.4%
 • Xhosa2.2%
 • Other4.2%
Time zoneUTC+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

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sub Place Monte Vista". Census 2011.