Robben Island
Robben Island is a power station in Western Cape, South Africa. Robben Island is situated nearby to the government office Medium Security Prison, as well as near Prison of Robert Sobukwe.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Robben Island and Church of the Good Shepherd, Robben Island.
Robben Island
Photo: Rq88187, Public domain.
Robben Island is in the Western Cape of South Africa, approximately 7 km off the coast and 12 km from Cape Town harbour. This island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Robben Island
Church
Photo: HelenOnline, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Robben Island is situated 330 metres northwest of Robben Island.
Garrison Church, Robben Island
Church
Photo: Michaelchfu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Garrison Church, Robben Island is situated 430 metres south of Robben Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bloubergstrand.
Bloubergstrand
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Bloubergstrand is a coastal town in the Western Cape just north of Cape Town. It attracts large numbers of visitors especially kitesurf enthusiasts. The beach at Bloubergstrand 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
- Type: Power station
- Category: industry
- Location: Western Cape, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-33.80724° or 33° 48′ 26″ southLongitude
18.37964° or 18° 22′ 47″ eastOpen location code
4FRW59VH+4VOpenStreetMap ID
way 1038846234
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Medium Security Prison and Prison of Robert Sobukwe.
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