Athlone, Residential neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa
Athlone extends across the Cape Flats region between Cape Town city center and the international airport, containing both residential and industrial zones.
The area, originally called West London, received its current name in 1930 to honor Alexander Cambridge, the Earl of Athlone and Governor-General of South Africa.
The neighborhood maintains a mix of Cape Malay, Xhosa, and Afrikaans communities, with numerous mosques, markets, and restaurants serving traditional local dishes.
The suburb connects to central Cape Town through its railway station and multiple bus routes, with the N2 highway passing along its northern border.
Two concrete cooling towers of the former Athlone Power Station stood as neighborhood landmarks until their controlled demolition in August 2010.
Location: City of Cape Town
GPS coordinates: -33.96111,18.50306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:30
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