What is the population of Strand, Western Cape?

Strand has a population of approximately 75,000 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Strand, Western Cape located?

Strand is located in Western Cape, South Africa, at approximate coordinates -34.1056°, 18.8306°.

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Strand

Total population

75,000

Founded

1714

Land area21.36 km²

Coordinates-34.11°, 18.83°

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Founded

1714

Area

21.36 km²

Time zone

UTC+02:00

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Overview

Strand is a seaside suburb of the City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It lies on the north‑eastern shore of False Bay between Somerset West and Gordon’s Bay, about 50 kilometres south‑east of central Cape Town, and forms part of the Helderberg area. The suburb is known for its long sandy beach and coastal recreation.

History & geography

History

Strand developed during the 18th and 19th centuries as a fishing and holiday settlement for inland communities, particularly from the Stellenbosch district. It was proclaimed a municipality in 1897, and the town name was standardised as “Strand” in 1937. Early 20th‑century growth in the wider area was shaped by the explosives works at Paardevlei (near Somerset West), established by De Beers and later known as Cape Explosives Works before becoming part of AECI; the plant entered production in 1903 and diversified into related chemical industries during the mid‑20th century. During the apartheid era, Strand was designated a whites‑only resort under the Group Areas Act around 1970, and non‑white residents were forcibly removed. A historic Muslim community, present since the 19th century, remained centred on the Javia Mosque. Built between about 1850 and 1870 by freed slaves and free Black people, the mosque was declared a provincial heritage site in March 2026. In 1996 the Strand municipality was dissolved and incorporated into the Helderberg metropolitan substructure within the Cape Metropolitan Council, and in December 2000 the Helderberg area was amalgamated into the unified City of Cape Town.

Geography

, with the Hottentots Holland Mountains, Steenbras Dam and the Kogelberg beyond]] Strand occupies a coastal plain on the north‑eastern edge of False Bay at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains. The Lourens River reaches the ocean near Strand, shaping the local coastal environment. The suburb forms part of the Helderberg Basin alongside Somerset West and Gordon’s Bay.

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