Fish Hoek

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The view of Fish Hoek Bay from Elsie's Peak towards Clovelly.
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Coordinates: 34°08′10″S 18°25′48″E / 34.136°S 18.430°E / -34.136; 18.430
Country	South Africa
Province	Western Cape
Municipality	City of Cape Town
Area [1]
• Total	13.45 km2 (5.19 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	11,890
• Density	880/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011) [1]
• Black African	9.7%
• Coloured	5.1%
• Indian/Asian	1.2%
• White	82.2%
• Other	1.9%
First languages (2011) [1]
• English	83.0%
• Afrikaans	12.6%
• Other	4.4%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)	7975
PO box	7974

Fish Hoek (Afrikaans: Vishoek, meaning either Fish Corner or Fish Glen) is a coastal town at the eastern end of the Fish Hoek Valley on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape, South Africa. Previously a separate municipality, Fish Hoek is now part of the City of Cape Town. As a coastal suburb of Cape Town, Fish Hoek is popular as a residence for commuters, retired people and holidaymakers alike. The traditional industries of 'trek' fishing and angling coexist with the leisure pursuits of surfing, although nearby Kommetjie is usually favoured, sailing and sunbathing. There is an active lifeguard community who utilise the beach and bay for training.