AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town)
Operated by Amazon Web Services
Capacity
N/A
Tier Level
N/A
PUE
1.25
GoodGreen Score
41/ 100
Certifications
2
Nearest IXP
NAPAfrica Johannesburg
1259 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town) |
| Operator | Amazon Web Services |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | Not disclosed |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.25Good |
| Tier Certification | Not certified |
| Location | 🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates | -33.9249, 18.4241 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 750 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
0
IXPs within 50 km
0
IXPs within 100 km
0
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 1259 km | 250 |
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 1262 km | 500 |
| Angola IXP Luanda | Luanda | 2838 km | 20 |
| KINIX Kinshasa | Kinshasa | 3295 km | 30 |
| KIXP Nairobi | Nairobi | 4101 km | 100 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
19.9% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
40.6/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇿🇦 ZA)
Energy Mix (🇿🇦 South Africa)
Amazon Web Services Portfolio
Amazon Web Services
94 facilities across 18 countries
Total Facilities
94
Countries
18
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Amazon Web Services Facilities
Local Market Context
10
Facilities in Cape Town
27
Facilities in South Africa
3
Operators in Cape Town
#2
City rank in South Africa
Cape Town ranks #2 in South Africa by facility count, with 10 data centers operated by 3 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Cape Town
Cape Town has 10 facilities from 3 operators.
Teraco
MTNNearby Facilities from Other Operators
Teraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
8 MW
Tier 3
1.45
MTN Cape Town 3
VerifiedMTN·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
89.7 MW
Tier 3
1.33
MTN Cape Town 4
VerifiedMTN·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
52.6 MW
Tier 3
1.53
Teraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
143.3 MW
Tier 3
1.69
Teraco Cape Town
VerifiedTeraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
134.7 MW
Tier 2
1.88
MTN Cape Town 2
VerifiedMTN·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
107.2 MW
Tier 3
1.25
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town)?
AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town) is a hyperscale data center operated by Amazon Web Services in Cape Town, South Africa.
What certifications does AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town) have?
AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town) holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How efficient is AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town)?
AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town) has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.25, which is rated as "good". This is 19.9% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town)?
The nearest IXP is NAPAfrica Johannesburg in Johannesburg, located 1259 km away with 250 connected participants.