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City Statistics

Location: Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Country dialling code: 27.
Population: 3.1 million (metropolitan area); 4.5 million (Western Cape Province).
Ethnic mix: 57% ‘coloured’ or mixed race, 24% white, 18% black, 11% Asian.
Religion: 90% Christian, 6% Muslim, 4% Jewish, Hindu and other.
Time zone: GMT + 2.
Electricity: 220/230 volts AC, 50 Hz; round two- or three-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temp: 21°C (70°F).
Average July temp: 12°C (54°F).
Annual rainfall: 627mm (25 inches).



   
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