Towns and suburbs

Thornton

History of Thornton

Province; Western Cape
Coordinates; 33°55′25″S “18°32′07″E
Area; 1.89 km2
Municipality; City Of Cape Town

Thornton was established in the mid-20th century and has grown steadily since then. It has evolved from a quiet residential area into a well-developed suburb with a strong community spirit. The suburb’s history is intertwined with the broader development of Cape Town’s metropolitan area, reflecting the city’s growth and expansion. There are masses of trees, much like Pinelands. The Elsieskraal River runs along one border of the suburb.

The postcodes for Thornton are 7460 (streets) and 7485 (boxes)

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Useful Numbers

  • Police: 021 506 2022 Pinelands
  • Traffic department: Goodwood – 021 444 7151
  • Fire: Epping 021 534 1387
  • Water: 0860 103 089
  • Electricity: 0860 103 089
  • Ambulance: 10177
  • Post office; 021 694 6281 Langa
  • Library: 021 530 7160 Pinelands
  • Closest hospital; Vincent Palotti 021 506 5111 ‘
  • Clinic: Pinelands Satellite Clinic -021 400 4333
  • Pharmacy; Clicks Pinelands – 021 531 2008
  • SPCA: Cape of Good Hope SPCA-021 700 4140
  • Schools: Thornton Primary School – 021 534 1769
  • Residents Association: 021 535 5500 
  • The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7 For all life or property-threatening emergencies, call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K

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