Walmer Estate

Walmer Estate
The Garden Court Hotel in Walmer Estate
The Garden Court Hotel in Walmer Estate
Walmer Estate is located in Western Cape
Walmer Estate
Walmer Estate
Walmer Estate is located in South Africa
Walmer Estate
Walmer Estate
Coordinates: 33°56′10″S 18°26′42″E / 33.936°S 18.445°E / -33.936; 18.445
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceCape Town
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
2,325
 • Density4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African17.9%
 • Coloured55.6%
 • Indian/Asian10.1%
 • White8.8%
 • Other7.6%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • English47.1%
 • Afrikaans48.9%
 • Other4.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)

Walmer Estate is a suburb of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It lies at the foot of Table Mountain and is bordered to the south by Table Mountain National Park, to the north-east by Woodstock and to the west by Zonnebloem. It covers an area of 0.47 km2.[2]

History

Walmer Estate was part of the former District Six area of Cape Town, which was subject to forced removals under the now repealed Group Areas Act.

Demographics

The current population of Walmer estate is cosmopolitan, with a population of 17.9% Black African, 55.6% Coloured, 10% Indian/Asian and 8.8% White. The main languages spoken are English and Afrikaans.[3]

The suburb has been experiencing urban renewal.[4]

Education

The suburb is home to the Walmer Estate Primary School,[5] Walmer Secondary School[6] and the Holy Cross RC Primary School.

Religion

Places of worship in the area include The Parish of Saint Bartholomew, St Marks Church, and the Walmer Estate Mosque.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Sub Place Walmer Estate". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Census 2011: Sub Place: Walmer Estate". census2011.adrianfrith.com. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  3. ^ Kay McCormick (2002). Language in Cape Town's District Six. Oxford University Press. p. 43. ISBN 978-0-19-823554-5.
  4. ^ NJ Kotze and IJ van der Merwe. "Neighbourhood renewal in Cape Town's inner city: Is it gentrification?".
  5. ^ Team, Student Portal (2019-10-01). "Walmer Estate Primary School | Registration | Fees | Contacts". Student Portal. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  6. ^ "Walmer High School". Walmer High School. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
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