Kenwyn, Cape Town

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CountrySouth Africa
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7780
PO box
7790
Kenwyn
Kenwyn is located in Western Cape
Kenwyn
Kenwyn
Kenwyn is located in South Africa
Kenwyn
Kenwyn
Coordinates: 33°59′56″S 18°30′31″E / 33.99889°S 18.50861°E / -33.99889; 18.50861
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Government
 • CouncillorMark Kleinschmidt (Ward 60) (DA)
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7780
PO box
7790

Kenwyn is a residential suburb in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It lies south of the N2 and alongside the M5 freeway. The surrounding suburbs include Wetton, Rondebosch East and Kenilworth.

The area was previously known as ‘’Rompvlei’’, which was itself a natural wetland forming part of the broader vlei system that also included Rondevlei and Zeekoevlei. The wetland was gradually drained and developed during the mid-20th century, leading to the establishment of the residential suburb now known as Kenwyn.

Geography and community

Kenwyn is situated on gently sloping terrain between the higher-lying suburbs of Kenilworth and the lower-lying Lansdowne. The suburb features tree-lined residential streets, local parks, and a mix of older family homes and newer developments.

Kenwyn has a close-knit, diverse community. The area is also near shopping hubs including Kenilworth Centre and Access Park.

Education

Schools

  • Kenwyn Primary School
  • Oaklands High School
  • Sunlands Primary School

Sport

Chukker Road Sports Complex, in Kenwyn, is home to the Victoria Cricket Club, the Varsity Old Boys Baseball and Softball Club[1] and the Lansdowne Eagles Baseball and Softball Club.

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