Glencairn, Cape Town

Glencairn
View over Glencairn
View over Glencairn
Glencairn is located in Western Cape
Glencairn
Glencairn
Glencairn is located in South Africa
Glencairn
Glencairn
Coordinates: 34°9′48″S 18°25′47″E / 34.16333°S 18.42972°E / -34.16333; 18.42972
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceSimon's Town
Area
 • Total0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total604
 • Density970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African6.5%
 • Coloured4.5%
 • Indian/Asian1.7%
 • White82.8%
 • Other4.6%
First languages (2011)
 • English86.0%
 • Afrikaans9.6%
 • Other4.5%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7975

Glencairn is a small seaside village located on the Cape Peninsula, South Africa. It is situated about 4 km north of Simonstown, on the shore of False Bay. Access can be made from Fish Hoek or Simonstown via the M4, or from Noordhoek via the M6. Glencairn is made up of Glencairn Heights, Glen Ridge and Welcome Glen. There is a train stop at the south end of the suburb, with views across False Bay. The beach is actively utilised for leisure activities such as swimming, surfing, kayaking and snorkeling. The Glencairn tidal pool can be enjoyed on a high tide at the south end of the beach. The Glencairn Wetland conserves the lower Else River.

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