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Oldest Cities in Western Cape

Top 95 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Western Cape

1 Touwsrivier 28.0
2 Vanrhynsdorp 28.0
3 Albertina 28.0
4 Kleinmond 28.0
5 Stilbaai 28.0
6 Prince Alfred Hamlet 28.0
7 Porterville 28.0
8 Ladismith 28.0
9 Citrusdal 28.0
10 Clanwilliam 28.0
11 Klapmuts 28.0
12 Saron 28.0
13 Klawer 28.0
14 Heidelberg 28.0
15 Langebaan 28.0
16 Rosebank 28.0
17 Sedgefield 28.0
18 Tulbagh 28.0
19 Mamre 28.0
20 Bonnievale 28.0
21 eNduli 28.0
22 Villiersdorp 28.0
23 Darling 28.0
24 De Doorns 28.0
25 Murraysburg 28.0
26 Napier 28.0
27 Calitzdorp 28.0
28 Languedoc 28.0
29 Kylemore 28.0
30 Riebeek West 28.0
31 Struisbaai 28.0
32 Newlands 28.0
33 Uniondale 28.0
34 Zoar 28.0
35 Riebeek-Kasteel 28.0
36 Stanford 28.0
37 Prince Albert 28.0
38 Lutzville 28.0
39 Riviersonderend 28.0
40 Simon's Town 28.0
41 Botrivier 28.0
42 Kranshoek 28.0
43 Genadendal 28.0
44 Laingsburg 28.0
45 Constantia 28.0
46 Lamberts Bay 28.0
47 Wilderness 28.0
48 Hopefield 28.0
49 Kraaifontein 28.0
50 Robertson 28.0
51 Muizenberg 28.0
52 Grabouw 28.0
53 Plettenberg Bay 28.0
54 Ceres 28.0
55 Malmesbury 28.0
56 Beaufort West 28.0
57 Vredenburg 28.0
58 Durbanville 28.0
59 Wellington 28.0
60 Hermanus 28.0
61 Retreat 28.0
62 Saldanha 28.0
63 Knysna 28.0
64 Oudtshoorn 28.0
65 Mossel Bay 28.0
66 Atlantis 28.0
67 Stellenbosch 28.0
68 Worcester 28.0
69 George 28.0
70 Somerset West 28.0
71 Paarl 28.0
72 Athlone 28.0
73 Ashton 28.0
74 Velddrif 28.0
75 Melkbosstrand 28.0
76 Saint Helena Bay 28.0
77 Claremont 28.0
78 Wolseley 28.0
79 Fisantekraal 28.0
80 Piketberg 28.0
81 Dysselsdorp 28.0
82 Rondebosch 28.0
83 Moorreesburg 28.0
84 Gansbaai 28.0
85 Cape Town 28.0
86 Caledon 28.0
87 Lansdowne 28.0
88 Le Roux 28.0
89 Groot-Brakrivier 28.0
90 Montagu 28.0
91 Bredasdorp 28.0
92 Riversdale 28.0
93 Franschhoek 28.0
94 Swellendam 28.0
95 Vredendal 28.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Western Cape often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Touwsrivier has a median age of 28.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Touwsrivier's residents are over 28.0 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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