Robben Island

Robben Island is an aerodrome in , .
  • Type: Aerodrome
  • Also known as: “Robben Island Airfield” and “Robben Island Airstrip”
  • Address: Cape Town, Robben Island, Western Cape 7400

Places of Interest

Highlights include Robben Island and Robben Island.

Photo: Rq88187, Public domain.
is in the of , approximately 7 km off the coast and 12 km from harbour. This island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Museum
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Prison is an inactive prison on in , 6.9 kilometers west of the coast of , , . Nobel Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall of apartheid.

Church
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bloubergstrand.

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is a coastal town in the just north of . It attracts large numbers of visitors especially kitesurf enthusiasts. The beach at is a popular location for a classic view of Table Mountain across the bay and is one of the world's top kitesurf destinations.

Robben Island

Latitude
-33.80042° or 33° 48′ 2″ south
Longitude
18.36367° or 18° 21′ 49″ east
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Open location code
4FRW59X7+RF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1410097629
Open­Street­Map feature
aeroway=­aerodrome
Geo­Names ID
3362355
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Satellite Map

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Robben Island Village and Waters Edge Estate.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nelson Mandela’s vegetable garden and Nelson Mandela’s prison cell.

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