Where is Cape Town?
Cape Town is a city in Western Cape, South Africa. Its population is about 4.8M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cape Town located?
Cape Town is a city in Western Cape, South Africa, located at 33.9258°S, 18.4232°E.
Which country is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in South Africa.
What is the population of Cape Town?
The population of Cape Town is approximately 4.8M inhabitants.
What region is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is located in the Western Cape region of South Africa.
How far is Cape Town from Pretoria?
Cape Town is approximately 1308 km from Pretoria, the capital of South Africa.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What are the coordinates of Cape Town?
The geographic coordinates of Cape Town are 33.9258°S, 18.4232°E.
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