Philippi, Cape Town
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| Philippi, Cape Town | |
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 Philippi, Cape Town
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| Coordinates: 34°1′S 18°33′E / 34.017°S 18.55°ECoordinates: 34°1′S 18°33′E / 34.017°S 18.55°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Main Place | Mitchell's Plain |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 13.16 km2 (5.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 108,070 |
| • Density | 8,212/km2 (21,270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
Philippi is one of the larger townships in Cape Town, South Africa, although the exact size is unknown. Some estimates put the population at about 150,000 people. The township is relatively new. Along with Khayelitsha and Delft, it was founded in the 1980s.[2].
Philippi is seen by government and businesses as ideal for certain business related developments. Although it is also known to grow about 80% of Cape Town's vegetables in the farmland just outside the township, this area of Philippi is slated for a number of large developments including the 'Philippi Mini-City'.[3][4][5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Sub Place Philippi, Cape Town". Census 2001. http://census.adrianfrith.com/place/17134006.
- ^ "Urban Matters". http://www.cordaidurbanmatters.com/about/neighbourhoods/Cape_Town.
- ^ "The Germans of Philippi". Archived from the original on 2009-10-25. http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/meadows/7589/phipi_en.html&date=2009-10-25+10:34:41.
- ^ "Cape Town Grows Dynamically". http://www.southafrica.info/business/investing/opportunities/929511.htm.
- ^ "Philippi Mini-City". http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=31480250.
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