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Diep River, Cape Town

Coordinates: 34°2′3″S 18°27′52″E / 34.03417°S 18.46444°E / -34.03417; 18.46444
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Diep River
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Street map of Diep River
Coordinates: 34°2′3″S 18°27′52″E / 34.03417°S 18.46444°E / -34.03417; 18.46444
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceCape Town
Area
 • Total
0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
2,515
 • Density3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African11.8%
 • Coloured24.8%
 • Indian/Asian0.7%
 • White60.2%
 • Other2.4%
First languages (2011)
 • English82.3%
 • Afrikaans9.7%
 • Xhosa1.0%
 • Other6.9%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7800, 7945

Diep River is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, named after the Diep River that runs through the area. The suburb is bordered by Heathfield to the south and Plumstead to the north. Diep River railway station is on the main line from Cape Town to Simon's Town. The suburb is close to schools and shopping centres.

References

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