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{{short description|Suburb of Cape Town, in Western Cape, South Africa}}
{{Infobox South African town 2011
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Lansdowne
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| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/199041056 |title = Sub Place Lansdowne |work=Census 2011}} </ref>
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| percent_black = 11.9%
| percent_coloured = 57.2%
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| percent_asian = 13.4%
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| percent_white = 9.2%
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| percent_other = 8.4%
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| demographics1_title1 = [[Bantu peoples of South Africa|Black African]]
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| demographics1_info1 = 11.9%
| demographics1_title2 = [[Coloureds|Coloured]]
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| demographics1_title3 = [[Indian South African|Indian]]/[[Asian South African|Asian]]
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| demographics1_info4 = 9.2%
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| demographics1_info5 = 8.4%
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| demographics2_info1 = 84.3%
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'''Lansdowne''' is a former whites only suburb in Cape Town, [[South Africa]]. situated 10 kilometres southeast of [[Cape Town]] City Centre, surrounded by the suburbs of [[Rondebosch East]], [[Crawford, Cape Town|Crawford]], [[Wetton, Cape Town|Wetton]], [[Claremont, Cape Town|Claremont]], [[Kenwyn, Cape Town|Kenwyn]] and [[Athlone, Cape Town|Athlone]]. Lansdowne is served by a railway station of the same name, on the [[Cape Flats Line]]. During the [[apartheid]] era, Lansdowne was declared a area for [[whites]] only, but since the [[end of apartheid]] many [[Muslims]], [[Coloureds]] and some [[black South Africans]] have settled in Lansdowne, [[racial transformation]] has taken place in Lansdowne, in a now post-apartheid South Africa.
'''Lansdowne''' is a [[suburb]] in Cape Town, [[South Africa]]. situated 10 kilometres southeast of [[Cape Town]] City Centre, surrounded by the suburbs of [[Rondebosch East]], [[Crawford, Cape Town|Crawford]], [[Wetton, Cape Town|Wetton]], [[Claremont, Cape Town|Claremont]], [[Kenwyn, Cape Town|Kenwyn]] and [[Athlone, Cape Town|Athlone]]. Lansdowne is served by a railway station of the same name, on the [[Cape Flats Line]].


==Information==
==Information==


The suburb of Lansdowne is east of the M5, adjacent to Rondebosch East and Crawford, bordered to the south by Racecourse Road.It is linked to Claremont and more westerly suburbs.
The suburb of Lansdowne is east of the M5, adjacent to Rondebosch East and Crawford, bordered to the south by Racecourse Road. It is linked to Claremont and more westerly suburbs.


The following high schools are found in Lansdowne- [[Windsor High School]] and Oaklands High School.The following primary schools are found in Lansdowne -Yorkshire Primary School, Portia Primary School and Windsor Primary School.A segment of Lansdowne Road has been renamed to Imam Haron Road.
The following high schools are found in Lansdowne- [[Windsor High School (Cape Town)|Windsor High School]], Groenvlei High school and Oaklands High School. The following primary schools are found in Lansdowne are [[York Road Primary School]] Primary School, Portia Primary School and Windsor Primary School. A segment of Lansdowne Road has been renamed to Imam Haron Road.


Lansdowne is the birthplace of acclaimed South African poet and social philosopher [[Athol Williams]]. Professional soccer club [[Engen Santos]] is based in Lansdowne. There is a [[Catholic church]], a [[Methodist church]] and a [[Salvation Army]] church situated in Lansdowne.The following mosques are situated in Lansdowne -York Road Mosque and Islamia Mosque ,also known as masjid Al-Furqaan
Lansdowne is the birthplace of acclaimed South African poet and social philosopher [[Athol Williams]]. Professional soccer club [[Engen Santos]] is based in Lansdowne. The following Mosques are situated in Lansdowne -York Road Mosque and Islamia Mosque, also known as Masjid Al-Furqaan. There is a [[New Apostolic church]], [[Catholic church]], a [[Methodist church]] and a [[Salvation Army]] church situated in Lansdowne.


'''Medical facilities:
'''Medical facilities:'''


Lansdowne Clinic ,https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lansdowne-clinic
Lansdowne Clinic<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lansdowne Clinic |url=https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lansdowne-clinic |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=Western Cape Government |language=en}}</ref>


Vitacare Pharmacy, https://www.sayellow.com/vitacare-wetlands-pharmacy-lansdowne
Vitacare Pharmacy<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pharmacies & Medicine Depots in |url=https://www.sayellow.com/ |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=www.sayellow.com |language=en}}</ref>


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'''Public amenities:'''


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'''Public amenities:
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Lansdowne Post Office
Lansdowne Post Office


Lansdowne Police Station- https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lansdowne-police-station
Lansdowne Police Station<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lansdowne Police Station |url=https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lansdowne-police-station |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=Western Cape Government |language=en}}</ref>


Lansdowne Library- https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lansdowne-public-library
Lansdowne Library- https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lansdowne-public-library


Lansdowne Civic Centre - http://community-services.blaauwberg.net/halls-venue-hire/halls-and-venues-for-hire-cape-town/Lansdowne-Civic-Centre
Lansdowne Civic Centre<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lansdowne Civic Centre, Halls for Hire, Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |url=https://community-services.blaauwberg.net/halls-venue-hire/halls-and-venues-for-hire-cape-town/Lansdowne-Civic-Centre |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=community-services.blaauwberg.net}}</ref>

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'''Sports:'''

Turfhall Stadium<ref>{{Cite web |title=Turfhall Stadium |url=https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/turfhall-stadium |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=Western Cape Government |language=en}}</ref>


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'''Sports:


Turfhall Stadium-https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/turfhall-stadium


==Government and politics==
==Government and politics==


Lansdowne is in the City of Cape Town municipality, it falls within Sub-council 17.It is part of three wards that stretches from Athlone, through Crawford, Penlyn Estate and Hanover Park, through Manenberg.The major roads that run through Sub-council 17 include Klipfontein Road, Kromboom Road, Racecourse Road, Jakes Gerwel Drive and Govan Mbeki Drive. Lansdowne is in ward 60 and the acting ward councillor is Mark Kleinschmidt, who is a member of the [[Democratic Alliance (South Africa)|Democratic Alliance]] Party(DA).
Lansdowne is in the City of Cape Town municipality, it falls within Sub-council 17. It is part of three wards that stretches from Athlone, through Crawford, Penlyn Estate and [[Hanover Park, Cape Town|Hanover Park]] through [[Manenberg, Cape Town|Manenberg]]. The major roads that run through Sub-council 17 include Klipfontein Road, Kromboom Road, Racecourse Road, Jakes Gerwel Drive and Govan Mbeki Drive. Lansdowne is in ward 60 and the acting ward councillor is Mark Kleinschmidt, who is a member of the [[Democratic Alliance (South Africa)|Democratic Alliance]] Party(DA).


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{Cape Town suburbs}}
{{Cape Town|communities}}


[[Category:Suburbs of Cape Town]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Cape Town]]

Latest revision as of 06:49, 13 August 2024

Lansdowne
Lansdowne is located in Western Cape
Lansdowne
Lansdowne
Lansdowne is located in South Africa
Lansdowne
Lansdowne
Coordinates: 33°59′09″S 18°30′01″E / 33.98583°S 18.50028°E / -33.98583; 18.50028
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceCape Town
Area
[1]
 • Total1.40 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total5,853
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African11.9%
 • Coloured57.2%
 • Indian/Asian13.4%
 • White9.2%
 • Other8.4%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • English84.3%
 • Afrikaans7.8%
 • Xhosa2.2%
 • Other5.6%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7779
PO box
7780

Lansdowne is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa. situated 10 kilometres southeast of Cape Town City Centre, surrounded by the suburbs of Rondebosch East, Crawford, Wetton, Claremont, Kenwyn and Athlone. Lansdowne is served by a railway station of the same name, on the Cape Flats Line.

Information

[edit]

The suburb of Lansdowne is east of the M5, adjacent to Rondebosch East and Crawford, bordered to the south by Racecourse Road. It is linked to Claremont and more westerly suburbs.

The following high schools are found in Lansdowne- Windsor High School, Groenvlei High school and Oaklands High School. The following primary schools are found in Lansdowne are York Road Primary School Primary School, Portia Primary School and Windsor Primary School. A segment of Lansdowne Road has been renamed to Imam Haron Road.

Lansdowne is the birthplace of acclaimed South African poet and social philosopher Athol Williams. Professional soccer club Engen Santos is based in Lansdowne. The following Mosques are situated in Lansdowne -York Road Mosque and Islamia Mosque, also known as Masjid Al-Furqaan. There is a New Apostolic church, Catholic church, a Methodist church and a Salvation Army church situated in Lansdowne.

Medical facilities:

Lansdowne Clinic[2]

Vitacare Pharmacy[3]

Public amenities:

Lansdowne Post Office

Lansdowne Police Station[4]

Lansdowne Library- https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lansdowne-public-library

Lansdowne Civic Centre[5]

Sports:

Turfhall Stadium[6]


Government and politics

[edit]

Lansdowne is in the City of Cape Town municipality, it falls within Sub-council 17. It is part of three wards that stretches from Athlone, through Crawford, Penlyn Estate and Hanover Park through Manenberg. The major roads that run through Sub-council 17 include Klipfontein Road, Kromboom Road, Racecourse Road, Jakes Gerwel Drive and Govan Mbeki Drive. Lansdowne is in ward 60 and the acting ward councillor is Mark Kleinschmidt, who is a member of the Democratic Alliance Party(DA).

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sub Place Lansdowne". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Lansdowne Clinic". Western Cape Government. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  3. ^ "Pharmacies & Medicine Depots in". www.sayellow.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  4. ^ "Lansdowne Police Station". Western Cape Government. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  5. ^ "Lansdowne Civic Centre, Halls for Hire, Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa". community-services.blaauwberg.net. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  6. ^ "Turfhall Stadium". Western Cape Government. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
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