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Heathfield is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Map of Heathfield, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Overview
Heathfield is bordered by Retreat to the south and Diep River to the north, and was named for the many varieties of heath that grew and still grow here. It is situated on the Cape Flats, a large area of unconsolidated sand.
Heathfield railway station (opened in 1913 to assist passengers on the interchange of the line to Ottery) is on the main line from Cape Town to Simon's Town.
Main Road (which runs from Central Cape Town through to Simon's Town) runs along the west of Heathfield.
References
Heathfield, Cape Town Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA