- Province: Western Cape
- Coordinates ; 33.819°S 18.540°E
- Area ; 0.99 km2
- Northern Suburbs
- Municipality: City of Cape Town
- Dunoon is a sprawling township situated about 40 km northeast of Cape Town, in the Western Cape. It lies near Killarney Gardens. Easily accessible via major roads and Myciti bus, Dunoon is a key residential area within the broader Cape Town metropolitan region
History of Dunoon
This is a township near Killarney Gardens in Cape Town with great views of Table Mountain. It began development in 1996 when the first erf was surveyed. Initially known as Site 5, Dunoon saw some formal housing construction, but it quickly grew into an informal settlement due to a large influx of people seeking better economic opportunities in Cape Town. Many new residents arrived from rural areas and other parts of South Africa, causing the township to expand rapidly.
Although it initially consisted mainly of informal housing, efforts by the government and non-governmental organisations have aimed to improve living conditions by constructing more formal houses and providing essential services.
The postcode for Dunoon is 7441 (streets) and 7438 (boxes)
Transport
Dunoon is served by MyCiTi Bus, Golden Arrow Bus Services, and minibus taxis. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.
Resources
Practical information for the Western Cape: regulations, permits, and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide
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Useful Numbers
Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities
- Emergency Services
- Police: 021 528 3800
- Fire: Milnerton-021 400 6949
- Ambulance: 10177 -Medics In Motion – Ambulance service-021 551 3386
- Medical
- Closest hospital: 021 200 4500
- Municipal & Utilities
- Water: 0860 103 089
- Electricity: 0860 103 089
- Transport & Roads
- Traffic department: Milnerton – 0860 103 089
- Community & Safety
- NSRI 087 094 9774
- SPCA: Cape of Good Hope SPCA-021 700 4140
- Local Contacts and Community Resources
- Post office; 021 556 3561
- Community centre:021 814 1527
- Schools in Dunoon
- Sophakama Primary-021 557 7125
- Inkwenkwezi Secondary School-021 556 4160
- Dunoon Primary School-083 608 4828
- Du Noon Educare Non-profit School-021 557 5063
- Silver Leaf Primary School-074 166 9793
- Find a comprehensive list of Cape Town Emergency Numbers HERE
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