Towns and suburbs

Crawford

Short outline of the history of Crawford and some useful contact phone numbers.

Crawford

History of Crawford

  • Province: Western Cape
  • Cape Flats
  • Coordinates: 33.9795°S 18.5068°E
  • Area: 0.73 km2
    Municipality; City of Cape Town

Crawford is a mixed suburb to the East of the city centre on the Cape Flats railway line. Crawford’s history dates back to the 19th century when the area was primarily rural and consisted of farmland. It gradually developed into a residential area as Cape Town expanded. The suburb takes its name from Sir Thomas Crawford, a prominent figure in the 19th century who played a significant role in the region’s development. During this period, the area attracted a mix of European settlers, freed slaves, and other groups, contributing to its diverse cultural and social landscape.  During the apartheid era, the upper side was declared a “whites-only” area.

The postcodes for Crawford are 7780 (Streets) and 7770( Boxes)

Things to do and see in Crawford

  • Trojan horse memorial for those killed in 1985

WEATHER IN CRAWFORD TODAY

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Useful Numbers

  • Police: Athlone 021 697 9200
  • Traffic department: Goodwood-021 696 7880
  • Fire: Gugulethu 021 480 7700
  • Water: 0860 103 089
  • Electricity: 0860 103 089
  • Ambulance: 10177
  • Post office; Athlone 021 697 1201
  • Closest hospital; Hood Road Medical Centre 021 836 9455
  • BelthorneRecreation Centre: 021 444 0410
  • Library: Athlone 021 696 6250
  • Pharmacy;Vitacare Pharmacy Kromboom-021 696 7880
  • SPCA: Cape Of Good Hope 021 700 4140
  • Schools:
  • Thornton Road primary 021 697 1938
  • Alexander Sinton Secondary School 021 697 1350

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