Northcliff

Northcliff
Northcliff seen from Northcliff Hill
Northcliff seen from Northcliff Hill
Northcliff is located in Gauteng
Northcliff
Northcliff
Northcliff is located in South Africa
Northcliff
Northcliff
Coordinates: 26°8′46″S 27°58′12″E / 26.14611°S 27.97000°E / -26.14611; 27.97000
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Main PlaceJohannesburg
Established1934
Area
 • Total9.06 km2 (3.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total14,664
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African23.0%
 • Coloured4.9%
 • Indian/Asian7.5%
 • White63.5%
 • Other1.2%
First languages (2011)
 • English55.1%
 • Afrikaans25.4%
 • Zulu4.1%
 • Tswana2.9%
 • Other12.5%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
2195
PO box
2115

Northcliff is a wealthy residential suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. The suburb is located on Northcliff Ridge which provides views to both the north and the south. Northcliff's huge homes are nestled around a steep incline of the hill, and on the foot of Northcliff borders the suburbs of Fairland, Blackheath, Cresta and Berario. Recently[when?] some streets have been secured with boom gates. It is located in Region B of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

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