Rondebosch
in City of Cape Town of Western Cape, South Africa

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-33.963 and 18.476 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -33° 57' 47" and E 18° 28' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:12 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:17 am and 6:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
22.221 and -159.561 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Haena
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Discover Rondebosch

Rondebosch in City of Cape Town (Western Cape) with it's 15,158 citizens is a city in South Africa about 812 mi (or 1,307 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital city.

Local time in Rondebosch is now 04:12 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 6 airports in the vicinity of Rondebosch, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in South Africa is Cape Town International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), North-West. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Malmesbury and Moorreesburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Greenways Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
1 Torquay Ave Upper Claremont, UPPER CLAREMONT
7708 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Protea Hotel Cape Town Mowbray

Address
1,5 mi
Liesbeek Avenue off Liesbeek Parkway
7925 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wild Olive Guest House

Address
2,3 mi
4 Keurboom Road
7708 Youngsfield,Lansdowne
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


51 on Forest Drive

Address
2,1 mi
51 Forest Drive
7450 Pinelands,Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
31 Brickfield Road Woodstock
7935 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


EHL House

Address
1,7 mi
2 Central Avenue
7405 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Carmichael Guest House

Address
0,9 mi
11 Wolmunster Road
7700 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Banksia Boutique

Address
0,7 mi
14 Banksia Road
7700 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vineyard

Address
1,4 mi
Colinton Road
7725 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Riversong Guest House

Address
1,1 mi
14 Esme Road, Newlands
7700 Cape Town
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Common Ground Church - City Wide Opener - Autumn 2014

Published: November 07, 2014
Length: 04:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Parent Orientation 2015: Dr Max Price Speech

Published: February 12, 2015
Length: 04:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: University of Cape Town South Africa

Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price talks parents through what to expect as their UCT journey begins.


Simplify Series Advert

Published: January 27, 2015
Length: 12:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Common Ground Church

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Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 20:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: University of Cape Town South Africa

US President Barack Obama addressed students, staff and the wider UCT community on Sunday 30 June 2013. The speech was part of a 3 country African tour.


Career Development in Action

Published: April 08, 2014
Length: 42:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UCTCareersService

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Intervarsity Student Nationals 2014 - National Anthem

Published: March 23, 2015
Length: 27:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NMMU Ballroom and Latin American Dancing Soci

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SmartGuide Interactive Virtual Itinerary

Published: April 29, 2010
Length: 42:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SmartGuide1

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Street Talk Season 1 Episode 27: Writer's Thought

Published: November 22, 2010
Length: 28:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StreetTalkSA

Dinner with three of Cape Town's leading writers, who discuss the city's history, its literature and the lack of transformation compared to Jo'burg.


Enrich

Published: October 15, 2013
Length: 55:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Common Ground Church

Two lives. One couple. How do you stay connected? Enrich: Getting closer together. 31st October or 1st November 2013. www.commonground.co.za © Common Ground Church.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Newlands Stadium

Newlands Stadium, currently referred to as DHL Newlands for sponsorship reasons, is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The stadium currently has a capacity of 51,900 people, but is not an all seater venue. Various sports teams currently use the stadium as their home base, including: Stormers in Super Rugby Western Province in the Currie Cup The city's 2 Premier Soccer League clubs: Ajax Cape Town Santos also, occasionally host matches at the stadium.

Located at -33.9706, 18.4683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Rugby World Cup stadiums, National stadiums, Sports venues in Cape Town

Diocesan College

The Diocesan College, or Bishops as it is more commonly known, is an independent, all-boys school situated in the suburb of Rondebosch in Cape Town, South Africa. It consists of three schools: the College for grades 8 – 12 and post matric (an optional year following grade 12 which covers the A-levels); the Preparatory School for grades 3 – 7 and the Pre-Preparatory School for Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 0-2. Established in 1849, it is the fifth oldest existing school in Africa.

Located at -33.9639, 18.4814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1849, Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, Private schools in the Western Cape, Schools in Cape Town

Groote Schuur

Groote Schuur (Dutch for "big barn") is an estate in Cape Town, South Africa. In 1657, the estate was a plot of land owned by the Dutch East India Company which later became a farm and farmhouse in private hands. Cecil Rhodes took out a lease on the house in 1891. He later bought it in 1893 for £60 000, and had it converted and refurbished by the architect Sir Herbert Baker.

Located at -33.9638, 18.464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Cape Town, Presidential palaces, Herbert Baker buildings, Museums in Cape Town, Historic house museums in South Africa

Rondebosch Boys' High School

Rondebosch Boys' High School is a state secondary school in Rondebosch, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It was founded in 1897 and is known by the acronym "RBHS".

Located at -33.9681, 18.4764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 1897

South African College of Music

The South African College of Music, abbreviated as SACM, is a department of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Cape Town. It is located on the University's Lower Campus in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

Located at -33.9564, 18.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University of Cape Town, Music schools in South Africa

Rustenburg School for Girls

Rustenburg Girls' High School and Rustenburg Junior School make up a public school situated in the suburb of Rondebosch in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It was founded in 1894. The school offers a range of cultural activities and societies.

Located at -33.9567, 18.4789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 1894, Girls' schools in South Africa

Oakhurst Primary School

Oakhurst Primary School is situated in Oakhurst Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa. In 2006 the school celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Located at -33.9667, 18.4778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 1906, Girls' schools in South Africa

Rosebank railway station

Rosebank railway station is a Metrorail station on the Southern Line in Rosebank, a suburb of Cape Town. It is located between Main Road and Liesbeek Parkway; on the west side it is accessible from Ryan Road and Hope Road, while on the east side it is accessible from Lower Nursery Road. Rosebank is the closest railway station to the main campus of the University of Cape Town, being located only 300 metres from the university's Jammie Shuttle bus stop at Tugwell Hall residence.

Located at -33.9547, 18.4731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Cape Town, Metrorail Western Cape stations

Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School

Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School is a state primary school in Rondebosch, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It was detached from Rondebosch Boys' High School and established as a separate school in 1929.

Located at -33.9644, 18.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Boys' schools in South Africa, Schools in Cape Town, Educational institutions established in 1929, Primary schools in South Africa

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) is the custodian of the quality of medical care in South Africa. It is unique in the world in that its 27 constituent Colleges represent all the disciplines of medicine and dentistry. One route to specialisation in South Africa, is via a "Fellowship" conferred by the College. See Medical education in South Africa; Dental degree: South Africa.

Located at -33.9581, 18.4861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Medical education in South Africa, Science and technology in South Africa, Organisations based in South Africa, Research institutes in South Africa

Rondebosch railway station

Rondebosch railway station is a Metrorail station on the Southern Line, serving the suburb of Rondebosch in Cape Town. The station has two side platforms and two tracks; the station building is at ground level on the eastern side of the tracks. The station is also served by Golden Arrow Bus Services.

Located at -33.9622, 18.4725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Cape Town, Metrorail Western Cape stations

Steenberg railway station

Steenberg railway station is a Metrorail station on the Southern Line in Steenberg, a suburb of Cape Town. It is located on Henley Road, which is just off Military Road. The station is located on the edge of Steenberg, towards Kirstenhof and is alongside the Keyser River, which flows into Zandvlei. Steenberg has a small taxi rank which only serves Grassy Park and Steenberg. Busses to Cape Town are only available at early times of the morning.

Located at -33.9547, 18.4731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Cape Town, Metrorail Western Cape stations

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Rondebosch