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On the shores of which ocean is the city of Cape Town situated?

the Atlantic, but it does merge with Indian ocean of the cape of aghulus which is about 200 km east of cape town


Why does Durban have a warmer climate than Cape Town?

Durban has a warmer climate because it a sub-tropical climate whereas Cape Town in a "Mediterrean" climate. Durban is on average about 1-2 degree celcius warmer that Cape Town. Durban also has high humidity (or discomfort factor) whereas the air in Cape Town is much "dryer". Cape Town is located far further south than Durban and has the extremely cold Benguela current running past it. Since the ocean has a tempering effect on land temperatures this cause a distinct drop in the Cape Town temperatures. Cape Town is on the edge of a very volatile sea area, and storms and high winds are common. Durban a warmer current passing it from the tropics to the North. That's just some of the basics, obviously, different terrain (and other factors) also effects the climates.


Which ocean in South Africa is warmer?

The Indian Ocean is warmer. The Atlantic Ocean is cooler. The Indian Ocean is on the Durban side. The Atlantic Ocean is on the Cape Town side. Average Water Temperature: Indian Ocean: DurbanJuly (estimate) = 22 degrees celcius / 72 degrees fahrenheit Atlantic Ocean: Cape Town July (estimate) = 16 degrees celcius / 61 degrees fahrenheit


What is the name of the cape in the very southern tip of India?

It is Cape Comorin and is where you will find the town (or city) of Kanyakumari. Hope this helps.


How did cape horn get its name?

Cape Horn was named by the first European to sail around it, a Dutch man, and he named it after his home town of Hoorn.

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If you were in Cape Town South Africa you would be on the coast of what ocean?

The Atlantic Ocean is to the west of Cape Town, and the Indian Ocean is to the east of Cape Town.


By which ocean is the city of Cape Town close to?

Cape Town is situated on the Atlantic Ocean


On the shores of which ocean is the city of Cape Town situated?

the Atlantic, but it does merge with Indian ocean of the cape of aghulus which is about 200 km east of cape town


Why was cape town built where it is now?

Cape Town was built in its current location because of its natural harbor, which allowed for easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and made it a strategic location for trade and transportation. The area also had fertile land that could support agriculture.


How did Cape Point in Cape Town get its name?

I think because it is the POINT of CAPE town Hope that answers your question!


Who was cape town named after?

Cape Town was first developed by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. The Africaans name was Kaapstad. Britain captured Cape Town in 1795. The centre of town is located at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula, hence the derevation of the name.


What is the name of the nuclear plant in Cape Town?

The place is Koeberg, outside Cape Town to the north.


What body of water is nearest to cape town?

Atlantic Ocean to the West Indian Ocean to the East The two oceans meet near Cape Aghullas.


Is cape town a proper or compound noun?

Cape Town is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific place.


Why does Durban have a warmer climate than Cape Town?

Durban has a warmer climate because it a sub-tropical climate whereas Cape Town in a "Mediterrean" climate. Durban is on average about 1-2 degree celcius warmer that Cape Town. Durban also has high humidity (or discomfort factor) whereas the air in Cape Town is much "dryer". Cape Town is located far further south than Durban and has the extremely cold Benguela current running past it. Since the ocean has a tempering effect on land temperatures this cause a distinct drop in the Cape Town temperatures. Cape Town is on the edge of a very volatile sea area, and storms and high winds are common. Durban a warmer current passing it from the tropics to the North. That's just some of the basics, obviously, different terrain (and other factors) also effects the climates.


What does cape town mean?

A cape is a kind of headland jutting into the sea, similar to a peninsula, although often smaller. Cape Town south Africa is located on a cape called Cape Peninsula, so the name Cape Town basically means the main town on the cape.


Where did 'District Six' in Cape Town get its name from?

In 1867, the Cape Town municipality divided the city into separate districts. The area of district six was named the sixth district of Cape Town. Thus it got its name district six.