Salt River, Cape Town

Salt River
Map
Street map of Salt River
Coordinates: 33°55′58″S 18°27′27″E / 33.93278°S 18.45750°E / -33.93278; 18.45750
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceCape Town
Government
 • CouncillorBernadette Le Roux (DA)
Area
 • Total2.75 km2 (1.06 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total6,577
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African39.5%
 • Coloured45.0%
 • Indian/Asian3.8%
 • White6.6%
 • Other5.1%
First languages (2011)
 • English56.5%
 • Afrikaans15.9%
 • Xhosa10.1%
 • Zulu1.8%
 • Other15.7%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7925

Salt River is a suburb of Cape Town, located near Table Bay, to the east of Cape Town's central business district. Salt River is served by a railway station of the same name, and has the postcode 7925. It is noted for its association with the clothing and textiles industry. The name Salt River is a translation of the Dutch "Soutrivier".

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