Western Cape
4.6M people
Metropolitan Municipality
Cape Town
Cape Town combines natural beauty with world-class amenities, famous for Table Mountain and stunning beaches.
Table MountainV&A WaterfrontBeachesWine LandsTech Hub
Climate & Weather
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The city is known for its strong south-easterly wind in summer.
Mediterranean
Summer
27°C
Winter
18°C
Annual Rainfall
515mm
Timezone
SAST (UTC+2)
Governance
Municipality
City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Mayor
Geordin Hill-Lewis
Districts
Cape Town CBD
Atlantic Seaboard
Southern Suburbs
Northern Suburbs
Cape Flats
Helderberg
Infrastructure
Essential services and facilities
98
Police Stations
38
Hospitals
1523
Schools
75%
Electricity Stability
Quality of Life Metrics
Index scores out of 100
Quality of Life82
Purchasing Power65
Safety52
Healthcare75
Cost of Living48
Traffic & Commute58
Pollution62
Climate88
Cost Trends
6-month historical data for Cape Town