Monte Vista, Cape Town

Monte Vista
Monte Vista  Monte Vista shown within Western Cape
Location within Cape Town Monte Vista Show map of Western Cape Monte Vista Monte Vista (South Africa) Show map of South Africa Monte Vista Monte Vista (Africa) Show map of Africa
Coordinates: 33°52′S 18°33′E / 33.867°S 18.550°E / -33.867; 18.550Coordinates: 33°52′S 18°33′E / 33.867°S 18.550°E / -33.867; 18.550
Country	South Africa
Province	Western Cape
Municipality	City of Cape Town
Main Place	Milnerton
Area[1]
• Total	1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
• Total	5,041
• Density	3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
• Black African	5.4%
• Coloured	10.6%
• Indian/Asian	2.6%
• White	79.9%
• Other	1.5%
First languages (2011)[1]
• English	58.2%
• Afrikaans	35.4%
• Xhosa	2.2%
• Other	4.2%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)	7460
PO box	7463

Monte Vista is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, whose name meaning 'Mountain View' is derived from Table Mountain being clearly visible from it. Bordered by Edgemead, Welgelegen, Plattekloof Glen, and Goodwood. Monte Vista Primary School was built in the 1960s.

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