Bergvliet is a suburb of

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. Bergvliet, which means "Mountain Streamlet" in

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, is bordered by Retreat,

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, Tokai, and Heathfield. Bergvliet is home to three schools:

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, Bergvliet Primary School, and Sweet Valley Primary School. All three of these schools were built in the late 1940s and early 1950s. There is a very active neighbourhood watch called BKM which stands for Bergvliet, Kreupelbosch and Meadowridge which has grown to include other neighbourhoods over the years. The rate payers association BMRA is also very active and fights to protect and develop the area. The suburb is close to good hospitals and shopping centers.

History

Bergvliet was formerly a large farm owned by

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which was part of the original Constantia farm. The original farmhouse of

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design still stands on a large property on the Western border of Bergvliet. The Bergvliet Farm, as it is known, is a very beautiful place with a small natural pond which is also a tiny bird sanctuary. The farm is also a favorite dog walking and running location. The original farm was made into a residential suburb for returning South African servicemen from

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Demographics

According to the 2011 Census, the population of Bergvliet was 4,428. The following tables show various demographic data about Bergvliet from that census. ;Gender ;Ethnic Group ;Home Language

References

{{Cape Town suburbs Suburbs of Cape Town