Cape Town
Southern Africa, South Africa
South Africa
People from Cape Town are called:
Male/General:
Capetonian
Pronunciation:
/keɪpˈtoʊniən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after Cape of Good Hope, which was named by Portuguese explorers as 'Cabo da Boa Esperança'.
About Cape Town
- Legislative capital of South Africa and seat of Parliament.
- Second-most populous city in South Africa after Johannesburg.
- One of the world's most beautiful cities, situated between mountains and ocean.
- Major tourist destination known for Table Mountain and wine regions.
- Important cultural center and economic hub for the Western Cape province.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 4,772,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- South Africa
- Region:
- Southern Africa