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Benoni, Gauteng

South Africa

City26.1885° S, 28.3208° E

Benoni is a city located in South Africa's Gauteng province, with a population of 605,344. It is situated within the bustling urban landscape of the country, contributing to the overall demographic and economic fabric of the region.

Population605,344
ProvinceGauteng
Coordinates26.1885° S, 28.3208° E
CountrySouth Africa
Rank in South Africa#10 of 13,527

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Nearest Airports

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Brakpan Airport

FABBLocal

5.9 km away

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O.R. Tambo International Airport

JNBInternational

9.1 km away

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Springs Airfield

FASILocal

10.3 km away

About Benoni

The city is positioned at coordinates -26.18848° latitude and 28.32078° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. At an elevation of 1641 meters, Benoni operates within the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. It is near several other urban areas, including Johannesburg, Soweto, Thembisa, Boksburg, and Diepsloot.

Benoni ranks as the 10th largest city out of 991 in South Africa. With a total urban population of 51,412,164 in the country, it plays a significant role in the demographic landscape, although it is smaller than top cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Weather in Benoni

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Cities in Gauteng

Situated in Gauteng, which ranks 6th among the 65 cities in the province, Benoni is surrounded by notable urban centers like Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Soweto. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 10 hospitals, 93 schools, 2 universities, 116 parks, and 14 train stations.

Johannesburg9,418,183Pretoria2,112,693Soweto1,695,047Soshanguve872,309Evaton725,468Thembisa511,655Vereeniging474,681Boksburg445,168Krugersdorp378,821Diepsloot350,000

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Benoni, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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FarrarmereCity
2.8 km
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LakefieldCity
3.3 km
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RynsoordNeighborhood
3.3 km
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NorthmeadCity
3.3 km
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New ModderCity
3.6 km
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ActonvilleNeighborhood
3.9 km
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WattvilleCity
4.1 km
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AtlasvilleCity
5.1 km
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Brakpan NorthNeighborhood
5.3 km
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Brentwood ParkNeighborhood
6.5 km
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BoksburgCity · 445,168 inhab.
6.6 km
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RavenswoodCity
6.6 km
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Boksburg NorthCity
6.9 km
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DalparkCity
7 km
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BartlettCity
7.1 km
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Chief A Luthuli ParkNeighborhood
7.1 km
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BrakpanCity · 305,692 inhab.
7.2 km
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DalviewCity
7.6 km
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Lindelani VillageNeighborhood
8 km
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BrenthurstNeighborhood
8.4 km

Explore South Africa

Users can explore additional information about other cities in South Africa, compare different countries, view rankings, or access a complete list of cities for further insights.

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Largest cities in South Africa

#1 Johannesburg9,418,183#2 Cape Town4,772,846#3 Durban3,338,026#4 Pretoria2,112,693#5 Soweto1,695,047
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Benoni?

The population of Benoni is 605,344.

In which province/state is Benoni located?

Benoni is located in Gauteng province.

What are the coordinates of Benoni?

The coordinates of Benoni are -26.18848° latitude and 28.32078° longitude.

What is the elevation of Benoni?

The elevation of Benoni is 1641 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Benoni?

The nearest airport to Benoni is O.R. Tambo International Airport, located 9.1 km away.

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