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Cape Town Coordinates
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Cape Town Coordinates
- Country
- South Africa
- State / Region
- Western Cape
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Time Zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
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-33.9249, 18.424133°55'29.64"S 18°25'26.76"E33°55.494'S 18°25.446'ELive snapshot
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Monday, August 17
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Where is Cape Town?
Cape Town is located in South Africa in Western Cape, at approximately -33.9249° latitude and 18.4241° longitude. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Use the interactive map to explore Cape Town's location, compare nearby cities, and open another point in CoordMap's geographic tools.
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What are the coordinates of Cape Town?
Cape Town is located at approximately -33.9249° latitude and 18.4241° longitude.
What is the latitude of Cape Town?
The latitude of Cape Town is approximately -33.9249°.
What is the longitude of Cape Town?
The longitude of Cape Town is approximately 18.4241°.
Where is Cape Town on the map?
Cape Town is in South Africa, in Western Cape. Use the interactive map on this page to zoom, drag and inspect nearby locations.
What is the elevation of Cape Town?
The approximate elevation of Cape Town is 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level.