Macassar is a town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, near the city of Cape Town. It's part of the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality and sits close to the coastal stretch along False Bay, near Strand and Somerset West.

 

Here are a few things to know about Macassar:
Geography:
+ It lies southeast of Cape Town, along the N2 highway.
+ It’s considered a peri-urban area, meaning it’s on the edge of the urban
sprawl.
+ It borders parts of the Helderberg region and is not far from wine routes and
coastal zones.
Community:
+ Macassar is a residential area with a diverse and close-knit community.
+ It’s historically rooted in the coloured community and has a strong cultural
identity.
+ Like many areas in South Africa, it faces challenges such as unemployment,
housing shortages, and service delivery issues, but it's also full of resilience
and local activism.
Fun Fact:
+ The name "Macassar" has roots in the Indonesian city Makassar (also spelled
Macassar), tied to the history of Sheikh Yusuf, an exiled Indonesian Islamic
leader who settled near the Cape in the 1600s and is buried in the area. His
kramat (tomb) is a site of spiritual significance and pilgrimage.

Macassar is a town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa,&nbsp;near the city of Cape Town. It's part of the City of Cape Town Metropolitan&nbsp;Municipality and sits close to the coastal stretch along False Bay, near Strand&nbsp;and Somerset West.
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Here are a few things to know about Macassar: Geography: + It lies southeast of Cape Town, along the N2 highway. + It&rsquo;s considered a peri-urban area, meaning it&rsquo;s on the edge of the urban sprawl. + It borders parts of the Helderberg region and is not far from wine routes and coastal zones. Community: + Macassar is a residential area with a diverse and close-knit community. + It&rsquo;s historically rooted in the coloured community and has a strong cultural identity. + Like many areas in South Africa, it faces challenges such as unemployment, housing shortages, and service delivery issues, but it's also full of resilience and local activism. Fun Fact: + The name "Macassar" has roots in the Indonesian city Makassar (also spelled Macassar), tied to the history of Sheikh Yusuf, an exiled Indonesian Islamic leader who settled near the Cape in the 1600s and is buried in the area. His kramat (tomb) is a site of spiritual significance and pilgrimage.

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