For other uses, see Table Mountain (disambiguation).
Table Mountain
Table Mountain DanieVDM.jpg
Highest point
Elevation 1,084.6 m (3,558 ft) [1]
Prominence 1,055 m (3,461 ft)
Listing List of mountains in South Africa
Coordinates 33°57′26.33″S 18°24′11.19″ECoordinates: 33°57′26.33″S 18°24′11.19″E
Geography
Table Mountain is located in South Africa Table MountainTable Mountain
Cape Town, South Africa
Geology
Age of rock Silurian/Ordovician
Mountain type Sandstone
Climbing
First ascent António de Saldanha, 1503
Easiest route Platteklip Gorge
Table Mountain (Khoikhoi: Hoerikwaggo, Afrikaans: Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the Flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia.[2] It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park.