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Athlone

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Athlone

Athlone works well as a base: 5 minutes from Claremont, 9km from N1/N4 Cape Town to Kruger.

Athlone is a city located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 237,414, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Athlone sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Athlone to your route.

About Athlone

Athlone is a suburb of Cape Town located to the east of the city centre on the Cape Flats, south of the N2 highway. Two of the suburb's main landmarks are Athlone Stadium and the decommissioned coal-burning Athlone Power Station. Athlone is mainly residential and is served by a railway station of the same name. It

Read more however includes industrial (Athlone Industria 1 & 2) and commercial zones (Athlone CBD and Gatesville). There are many "sub-areas" within Athlone, including Gatesville, Rylands, Belgravia Estate, Bridgetown and Hazendal. Colloquially other areas around Athlone are also often included in the greater Athlone area even though the City of Cape Town might classify them as separate neighborhoods such as Rondebosch East, Crawford, and Manenberg.

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What are the best things to do in Athlone?

Athlone offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Athlone located?

Athlone is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -33.9672 latitude, 18.5021 longitude.

What is the population of Athlone?

Athlone has a population of approximately 237,414 people, making it a city in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
237,414
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.9672, 18.5021

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Athlone

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

N1/N4 Cape Town to Kruger

South Africa's grand traverse from the Cape Winelands across the Karoo to Kruger National Park and its Big Five wildlife.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Table Mountain

Flat-topped mountain and iconic natural landmark overlooking Cape Town and the surrounding coastline.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Africa's largest contemporary art museum, carved from a historic grain silo on Cape Town's waterfront.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Two Oceans Aquarium

Cape Town aquarium at the V&A Waterfront showcasing marine life from both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

10 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Camps Bay Beach

A glamorous Cape Town beach backed by the Twelve Apostles mountain range with palm-lined promenades and Atlantic waves.

12 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Clifton Beach

A series of four sheltered, boulder-divided coves in Cape Town renowned for their beauty and calm, clear waters.

12 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Muizenberg Beach

A family-friendly Cape Town beach famous for its colourful Victorian bathing boxes and gentle waves perfect for learning to surf.

16 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Harbour House Kalk Bay

A celebrated restaurant overlooking the fishing harbour on the Cape Peninsula driving route, where road trippers stop for seafood with crashing wave views.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Athlone

  • Right hereN1/N4 Cape Town to KrugerSouth Africa's grand traverse from the Cape Winelands across the Karoo to Kruger National Park and its Big Five wildlife.
  • 19 kmChapman's Peak ViewpointA series of pull-offs on one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, hugging the cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek near Cape Town.
  • 19 kmChapman's Peak DriveA breathtaking 9-kilometer toll road carved into the near-vertical face of Chapman's Peak between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.
  • 42 kmClarence Drive (R44)A cliff-hugging coastal road between Gordon's Bay and Rooi-Els along False Bay, rated among the world's great ocean drives, with whale sightings in season.
  • 43 kmCape Point ViewpointThe dramatic headland at the southwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, with a historic lighthouse perched on the cliff.
  • 43 kmCape Peninsula CircuitA loop around the tip of Africa from Cape Town past Chapmans Peak, Cape Point, and Simons Town penguin colony.

Nearby Destinations

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Rosebank

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3 km awayPop. 10,000

Claremont

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4 km awayPop. 14,531

Newlands

🇿🇦 South Africa

5 km awayPop. 5,343

Century City

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 4,239

Cape Town

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 4,772,846

Bergvliet

🇿🇦 South Africa

10 km awayPop. 3,902

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