Overview
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Location: | Cape Town is located in the Northern part of the Cape Peninsula surrounded by a number of mountains including Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the Devil’s Peak. |
| Area: | 2455 sq km Dialing code: +27 Area Code: 021 Emergency Numbers: Emergencies: 107 Fire: 021-535-1100/ 021-461-5555 Police: 10111 [flying squad]; 021-467-8000 Ambulance: 10177 Tourist Assistance [Police]: 021-418-2852 Lifeline: 021-461-1111 Sea Rescue: 021-405-3500 Vehicle Breakdown: 082-161-11 Telephone directory enquiry: 1023 [Local Numbers]; 1903 [International Numbers] Airport Enquiry: 021-934-0407 Railway Enquiry: 080-065-6463 |
| Population: | 3 million approximately |
| Languages: | English, Afrikaans, French, German, Swazi, Zulu |
| Time zone: | GMT/UTC +2 |
| Electricity: 220/230 Volts | Plug sockets accept the old British style plug with three round pins. Currency: South African Rand [R] |
| Average January Temperatures: | 21 °C |
| Average July Temperatures: | 12.5 °C |
| Annual Rainfall: | 515 mm |
