Monte Vista is a northern suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, whose name meaning 'Mountain View' is derived from Table Mountain being clearly visible from it. It is bordered by Edgemead, Welgelegen, Plattekloof Glen, and Goodwood.

Quick Facts Country, Province ...

Monte Vista
Monte Vista Show map of Western Cape Monte Vista Show map of South Africa
Coordinates: 33°52′S 18°33′E
Country	South Africa
Province	Western Cape
Municipality	City of Cape Town
Main Place	Milnerton
Area [1]
• Total	1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	5,041
• Density	3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011) [1]
• Black African	5.4%
• Coloured	10.6%
• Indian/Asian	2.6%
• White	79.9%
• Other	1.5%
First languages (2011) [1]
• English	58.2%
• Afrikaans	35.4%
• Xhosa	2.2%
• Other	4.2%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)	7460
PO box	7463

Close

Monte Vista Primary School was built in the 1960s.