
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Retreat, a city in Western Cape, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Retreat — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Retreat | |
| District / County | City of Cape Town | |
| State | Western Cape | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 25,745 | |
| Area | 5.27 km² (2.03 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Western Cape | #26 of 148 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | South African Rand | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ZAR | |
| Symbol | R | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +27 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .za | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -34.06 | |
| Longitude | 18.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.055° S 18.476° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 3' 19" S 18° 28' 34" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 3.31' S 18° 28.57' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Western Cape Capital | 15 km North-Northwest of Cape Town | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Noordoewer, Namibia (599 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:27 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:15 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 48m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 7965 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg |
Retreat is a city situated in Western Cape, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under City of Cape Town, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Retreat as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Western Cape
The latitude and longitude of Retreat pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Retreat on the map
Retreat runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Retreat run on South African Rand (ZAR), shown with the symbol R. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Retreat exchange rates
To ring a number in Retreat from outside South Africa, dial +27 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Retreat and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Retreat ranks #26 of 148 cities in Western Cape. It lies about 15 km North-Northwest of Cape Town, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Western Cape market. › Cities near Retreat
Retreat has a recorded population of approximately 25,745 people. That places it #26 of 148 cities with population data in Western Cape. Browse more cities in Western Cape for comparison.
Retreat spans approximately 5.27 square kilometers (2.03 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Retreat sits within City of Cape Town, is part of Western Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Retreat keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 07:27 AM and sets around 06:15 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Retreat price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Retreat currency page.
Retreat is about 15 km North-Northwest of Cape Town, the capital of Western Cape. See cities near Retreat for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Retreat lands you closest to Noordoewer, Namibia, about 599 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Retreat sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.