City of Cape Town

The City of Cape Town (Afrikaans: Stad Kaapstad; Xhosa: IsiXeko saseKapa) is a metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of Cape Town and surrounding areas. As of the 2016 community survey, it had a population of 4,005,016.

City of Cape Town
Stad Kaapstad (Afrikaans)
IsiXeko saseKapa (Xhosa)
Metropolitan municipality
City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Location in the Western Cape
Coordinates: 34°0′S 18°30′E
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
SeatCape Town
Wards115
Government
  TypeMunicipal council
  MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis (DA)
  Deputy MayorEddie Andrews (DA)
Area
  Total2,445 km2 (944 sq mi)
Population
  Estimate 
(2016)
4,005,016 (metro)
Racial makeup (2022)
  Black African45.7%
  Coloured35.1%
  Indian/Asian1.6 %
  White16 %
First languages (2022)
  Afrikaans35.1%
  Xhosa45.7%
  English20.4%
  Other6.1%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Municipal codeCPT
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