Towns and suburbs

Maitland

Maitland is a suburb of Cape Town located along the Salt River and major transport routes. It serves as an important industrial and commercial area connecting the city center with northern suburbs.

Maitland is an inner suburb of Cape Town located a few kilometres northeast of the city centre in the Western Cape. The suburb lies along the lower reaches of the Salt River and occupies a strategic position at the junction of major transport corridors connecting the city with surrounding areas. Maitland is bordered by suburbs such as Observatory, Pinelands, and Ndabeni. The area is served by important road and rail routes, including the nearby Metrorail Western Cape line that runs through the suburb. Because of its central location and access to major highways, Maitland developed as a significant industrial and commercial district while also providing residential areas for workers and commuters travelling to different parts of Cape Town.

History of Maitland

In 1845, one of the first roads from Stellenbosch through to the area was completed. This effectively connected Cape Town to the rest of Africa. At that time, the dunes on the Cape Flats prevented much traffic between these two locations, and the railway line reached here in 1862. The area has always been an important transport hub. It is currently quite a trendy place to be because of its closeness to the city and its access to transport.
This suburb is the home of the largest cemetery in the Cape with the largest crematorium.

The postal codes for Maitland are 7405 (streets) and 7404(boxes)

Things to see and do in Maitland

  • The Maitland Institute, which is a space in Cape Town dedicated to art and ideas, 372 Voortrekker Rd,

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape, Regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

WEATHER IN MAITLAND TODAY

Browse businesses and places to visit in Maitland

 

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

  • Emergency Services

  • Police: 021 506 9400
  • Fire: Brooklyn -021 510 5180
  • Ambulance: 10177

  • Medical

  • Pharmacy;  Family Pharmacy-061 445 1216

  • Municipal & Utilities

  • Water:0860 103 089
  • Electricity:0860 103 089

  • Transport & Roads

  • Traffic department: 0860 103 089
  • Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

  • Community & Safety

  • Childline-116
  • 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
  • NSRI 087 094 9774
  • SPCA: 021 700 4140

  • Local Contacts and Community Resources 

  • Garden Village Community centre: 021 444 5802
  • Community Hall;021 444 5802
  • Post office;021 511 3793

  • Schools in Maitland

  •  High School -021 511 3772
  • Holy Cross High School -021 511 9365
  • Koeberg Primary school-021 511 3443
  • Factreton Primary School-021 593 1431
  • H. J. Kroneberg Primary School-021 593 8313
  • Garden Village Primary School-021 511 2632
  • Colourdots is an independent regional information resource for the Western Cape.
    Learn more about the project HERE

 

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