Teraco Cape Town
Operated by Teraco
Capacity
134.7MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.88
PoorGreen Score
9/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
NAPAfrica Johannesburg
1256 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Teraco Cape Town |
| Operator | Teraco |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 134.7 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.88Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates | -33.9133, 18.4464 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 750 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| 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 | 1256 km | 250 |
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 1259 km | 500 |
| Angola IXP Luanda | Luanda | 2838 km | 20 |
| KINIX Kinshasa | Kinshasa | 3294 km | 30 |
| KIXP Nairobi | Nairobi | 4098 km | 100 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Inefficient by modern standards
20.5% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
9.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇿🇦 ZA)
Est. Annual CO2
1663.8ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇿🇦 South Africa)
Teraco Portfolio
Teraco
14 facilities across 1 country
Total Facilities
14
Countries
1
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Teraco 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.
MTN
Amazon Web ServicesNearby Facilities from Other Operators
MTN Cape Town 2
VerifiedMTN·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
107.2 MW
Tier 3
1.25
MTN Cape Town 4
VerifiedMTN·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
52.6 MW
Tier 3
1.53
AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town)
VerifiedAmazon Web Services·Cape Town, South Africahyperscale
N/A
N/A
1.25
MTN Cape Town 3
VerifiedMTN·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
89.7 MW
Tier 3
1.33
MTN Cape Town
VerifiedMTN·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
51.6 MW
Tier 2
1.84
Africa Data Centres Johannesburg
Verified
Africa Data Centres·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
126.3 MW
Tier 3
1.90
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teraco Cape Town?
Teraco Cape Town is a colocation data center operated by Teraco in Cape Town, South Africa, with 134.7 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does Teraco Cape Town have?
Teraco Cape Town holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is Teraco Cape Town?
Teraco Cape Town has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.88, which is rated as "poor". This is 20.5% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Teraco Cape Town?
The nearest IXP is NAPAfrica Johannesburg in Johannesburg, located 1256 km away with 250 connected participants.