Bloubergstrand

Bloubergstrand
An aerial view of Bloubergstand with Table Mountain on the far side of Table Bay.
An aerial view of Bloubergstand with Table Mountain on the far side of Table Bay.
Bloubergstrand is located in Western Cape
Bloubergstrand
Bloubergstrand
Bloubergstrand is located in South Africa
Bloubergstrand
Bloubergstrand
Bloubergstrand is located in Africa
Bloubergstrand
Bloubergstrand
Coordinates: 33°47′50″S 18°27′43″E / 33.7972°S 18.4620°E / -33.7972; 18.4620
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceBlouberg
Government
 • CouncillorPaul Swart (DA)
Area
 • Total1.39 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total2,133
 • Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African44%
 • Coloured6.5%
 • Indian/Asian1.9%
 • White45.7%
 • Other2.7%
First languages (2011)
 • English56.0%
 • Afrikaans33.2%
 • Xhosa2.3%
 • Zulu1.8%
 • Other6.8%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7441
PO box
7436
Area code021
Recreation at Bloubergstrand, with Table Mountain in the background

Bloubergstrand /ˌblbərɡˈstrænd/ is a seaside suburb of the City of Cape Town, South Africa, along the shores of Table Bay, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) due north of the city centre of Cape Town. The name Bloubergstrand literally means "blue mountain beach" in Afrikaans, and is derived from Blaauwberg (231 metres (758 ft)), a nearby hill. Bloubergstrand is mainly a residential area, and attracts large numbers of visitors especially kitesurf enthusiasts. The beach at Bloubergstrand is a popular location for a classic view of Table Mountain across the bay and is one of the world's top kitesurf destinations. Robben Island is located 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the coast of Bloubergstrand.

  1. ^ a b c "Sub Place Bloubergstrand". Census 2011.