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Westcliff, Gauteng

Coordinates: 26°10′S 28°02′E / 26.167°S 28.033°E / -26.167; 28.033
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Westcliff
Westcliff is located in Gauteng
Westcliff
Westcliff
Westcliff is located in South Africa
Westcliff
Westcliff
Coordinates: 26°10′S 28°02′E / 26.167°S 28.033°E / -26.167; 28.033
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Main PlaceJohannesburg
Established1905
Area
 • Total1.36 km2 (0.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,790
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African42.6%
 • Coloured3.4%
 • Indian/Asian7.0%
 • White45.7%
 • Other1.4%
First languages (2011)
 • English54.9%
 • Afrikaans14.5%
 • Zulu7.7%
 • Tswana4.2%
 • Other18.6%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
2193

Westcliff is a wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It has many old mansions, and views over the Northern Suburbs. It is the site of the Westcliff Hotel also known as the Four Seasons Hotel. With a total wealth of $235 billion, Johannesburg is Africa’s wealthiest city, and most of the wealth in Johannesburg is concentrated in just four suburbs: Sandhurst, Houghton, Hyde Park and Westcliff. [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sub Place Westcliff". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Joburg's wealth is largely concentrated in these 4 exclusive suburbs - Property24".
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