Towns and Suburbs in the Greater Cape Town Metropolitam Municipality

Below is a list of Cape Town suburbs, divided into broader areas.

The Greater Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality covers a diverse range of towns and suburbs, from the City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard to the Southern Suburbs, South Peninsula, and Helderberg region. Explore each area’s neighbourhoods, local attractions, natural features, and practical visitor info, with easy links to nearby towns and points of interest. The municipality includes dozens of suburbs, small towns, and communities, ranging from urban centres to rural settlements.

Northern Suburbs


The Northern Suburbs of Cape Town stretch north of the City Bowl and Table Mountain, covering residential neighbourhoods, commercial hubs, and surrounding natural areas. The Northern Suburbs of Cape Town include:

Atlantis – Bellville –  Bloubergstrand –  Bothasig – Brackenfell –  Brooklyn – Century City –  Durbanville Edgemead –  Goodwood –  Kraaifontein –  Kuils river  – Melkbosstrand –  Milnerton – Montague gardens Monte Vista –  Panorama and Plattekloof –   Parklands – Parow  – Sunningdale –  Tableview –  Welgelegen Welgemoed

South Peninsula


The South Peninsula stretches from the southern edge of Cape Town to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is defined by rugged coastline, mountain passes, and coastal villages, making it great for scenic drives, outdoor activities, and cultural exploration. Suburbs in the South Peninsula include:

Capri village, Clovelly – Fishhoek – Glencairn –  Kalk Bay – Kommetjie – Masiphumelele – Muizenberg, Marina – Da Gama – Noordhoek – Oceanview – Scarborough – Simons Town –  St. James – Sunnydale, Sunvalley

Atlantic Seaboard


The Atlantic Seaboard runs along Cape Town’s western coastline, from the City Bowl through the northern suburbs to Table View and Blouberg. Known for beaches, promenades, and urban attractions, it links city life with seaside recreation, offering easy access to both landmarks and natural features along the coast. Suburbs on the Atlantic Seaboard include:

Bantry Bay  –  Bakoven – Camp’s Bay  – Clifton –   Fresnaye– Green Point – Hout Bay –  Imizamo Yethu, Llandudno –  Mouille Point – Sea Point – Three Anchor Bay

City Bowl

The City Bowl sits at the centre of Cape Town, surrounded by Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and Signal Hill. It is the administrative city of the region. There are commercial districts, cultural landmarks, and some residential neighbourhoods. Suburbs in the City Bowl include:

Bo Kaap  –  City centre –  Devils Peak Estate –  De Waterkant –  Foreshore –  Gardens –  Higgovale, Oranjezicht –  Salt River –  Scholtze Kloof –  Tamboerskloof –  University Estate –  V & A Waterfront, Vredehoek –  Walmer Estate –  Woodstock –  Zonnebloem

Cape Flats

The Cape Flats lie to the southeast of Cape Town’s City Bowl, forming a large, flat area between the mountains and False Bay. This region includes many residential suburbs and communities. Cape Flats Suburbs include:

Athlone –  Atlantis – Belhar –  Bishop Lavis  – Blackheath – Blue Downs  – Bonteheuwel– Crawford – Crossroads–  Delft –  Eerste Rivier –  Elsies river – Epping –    Firgrove –  Grassy park –  Hanover Park – Khayelitsha – Kuils River  –  Langa – Lansdowne – Lavender hill –   Lotus river –  Macassar  – Mannenberg –  Mitchells Plain –  Nyanga –  Ottery  –  Philippi  –  Strandfontein –  Vrygrond 

 

Southern Suburbs


The Southern Suburbs of Cape Town lie to the south of the City Bowl and are framed by Table Mountain National Park and False Bay. This area includes the older residential neighbourhoods of Cape Town. Southern suburbs of Cape Town include:

Bergvliet, – Bishops Court –  Claremont – Constantia –  Diep River – Dreyersdal –  Harfield village,   Heathfield,- Kenilworth, –  Kenwyn  – Kirstenhof  –  Lakeside/Zeekooivlei – Meadowridge – Mowbray, Newlands – Observatory –   Plumstead,  – Retreat,  –  Rondebosch, – Rosebank,-  Southfield, – Steenberg ,-  Tokai, – Westlake, – Wetton  –  Wynberg

Helderberg


The Helderberg is considered part of greater Cape Town. The area lies at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains, covering towns such as Somerset West, Strand, and Gordon’s Bay. It is a mix of vineyards, farmland, coastal settlements, and great beaches offering scenic landscapes, recreational spots, and easy access to the surrounding Cape Winelands and False Bay coast. Helderberg neighbourhoods include:

Gordon’s Bay – Macassar – Somerset West  –  Sir Lowrys Pass Village –  Strand