Diep River, Cape Town

Diep River
—  Suburb  —
Street map of Diep River
Country  South Africa
Province Western Cape
Municipality City of Cape Town
Wards
Population (2001)[1]
 • Total 2,710
Ethnic groups
 • Black African 1.77%
 • Coloured 14.76%
 • Indian or Asian 1.44%
 • White 82.03%
Languages
 • English 91.70%
 • Afrikaans 7.08%
 • Xhosa 0.44%
Time zone SAST (UTC+2)
Postal code 7800, 7945

Diep River is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa. The suburb is named after the Diep River or Dieprivier in Afrikaans, that runs through the area.

Geography

Diep River 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.

References

  1. ^ "Diep River". Census 2001. City of Cape Town. http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/stats/2001census/Documents/Diep%20River.htm. Retrieved 2 July 2010.