Southfield, Cape Town

Southfield
Interactive map of Southfield
Coordinates: 34°02′04″S 18°28′59″E / 34.03444°S 18.48306°E / -34.03444; 18.48306
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceCape Town
Government
 • CouncillorKevin Southgate (Ward 72)[1] (Democratic Alliance)
Area
 • Total
1.91 km2 (0.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total
7,106
 • Density3,720/km2 (9,640/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African10.1%
 • Coloured52.8%
 • Indian/Asian2.1%
 • White31.3%
 • Other3.7%
First languages (2011)
 • English81.3%
 • Afrikaans13.8%
 • Xhosa0.9%
 • Other4.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7880
Area code021

Southfield is a residential suburb located in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is situated between Plumstead and Diep River along the M5 highway. According to the 2011 census, Southfield has a population of 7,106 people and 2,155 households.

References

  1. ^ Thebus, Shakirah (2021-10-22). "DA councillor Kevin Southgate vows to remain accessible and hands-on in the Ward 72". IOL. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
  2. ^ a b c d "Southfield". Census 2011.