Glencairn, Cape Town

Glencairn

View over Glencairn
Glencairn

 Glencairn shown within Western Cape

Coordinates: 34°9′48″S 18°25′47″E / 34.16333°S 18.42972°E / -34.16333; 18.42972Coordinates: 34°9′48″S 18°25′47″E / 34.16333°S 18.42972°E / -34.16333; 18.42972
Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
Municipality City of Cape Town
Main Place Simon's Town
Area[1]
  Total 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 604
  Density 970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
  Black African 6.5%
  Coloured 4.5%
  Indian/Asian 1.7%
  White 82.8%
  Other 4.6%
First languages (2011)[1]
  English 86.0%
  Afrikaans 9.6%
  Other 4.5%
Postal code (street) 7975

Glencairn is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It is situated about 4 km north of Simonstown, on the shore of False Bay. The Glencairn Wetland conserves the lower Else River.

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