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Constantia

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Constantia

Constantia works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bergvliet, 8km from Chapman's Peak Drive.

Constantia is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 6,922, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Constantia 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 Constantia to your route.

About Constantia

Constantia is an affluent residential suburb in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa, situated about 20 kilometres south of the Cape Town CBD. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious suburbs in South Africa, with large, expensive properties attracting affluent residents. Constantia is also one of

Read more the largest neighborhoods in Cape Town by area. The Constantia Valley lies to the east of and at the foot of the Constantiaberg mountain. Constantia Nek is a low pass linking to Hout Bay in the west.

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Constantia 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 Constantia located?

Constantia is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -34.0314 latitude, 18.4183 longitude.

What is the population of Constantia?

Constantia has a population of approximately 6,922 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
6,922
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.0314, 18.4183

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 Constantia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Chapman's Peak Beach Restaurant

A seaside restaurant at the base of Chapman's Peak Drive near Cape Town, one of the world's most spectacular coastal driving roads carved into cliff faces.

8 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chapman's Peak Viewpoint

A 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

coastal drive

Chapman's Peak Drive

A breathtaking 9-kilometer toll road carved into the near-vertical face of Chapman's Peak between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Table Mountain

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

8 km · about 15 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

10 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.

11 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Constantia

  • Right hereChapman'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.
  • Right hereChapman's Peak DriveA breathtaking 9-kilometer toll road carved into the near-vertical face of Chapman's Peak between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.
  • 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.
  • 37 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.
  • 37 kmCape Peninsula CircuitA loop around the tip of Africa from Cape Town past Chapmans Peak, Cape Point, and Simons Town penguin colony.
  • 44 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Constantia.

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🇿🇦 South Africa

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Retreat

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Newlands

🇿🇦 South Africa

6 km awayPop. 5,343

Claremont

🇿🇦 South Africa

7 km awayPop. 14,531

Lansdowne

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 17,399

Muizenberg

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 36,857

Rondebosch

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 15,158

Rosebank

🇿🇦 South Africa

10 km awayPop. 10,000

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