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Carletonville, Gauteng

South Africa

District capital26.3609° S, 27.3977° E

Carletonville is a city located in South Africa's Gauteng province. With a population of 182,304, it is one of the notable urban areas in the region.

Population182,304
ProvinceGauteng
Coordinates26.3609° S, 27.3977° E
CountrySouth Africa
Rank in South Africa#41 of 13,527

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Nearest Airports

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Carltonville Airport

FACRLocal

5.1 km away

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Baragwanath Airfield

ZA-0340Local

38.1 km away

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Orient Glider Airport

FAOILocal

40.8 km away

About Carletonville

Situated at coordinates -26.36094° latitude and 27.39767° longitude, Carletonville lies in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1529 meters and operates within the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.

Carletonville ranks 41st out of 991 cities in South Africa. The country's total urban population is 51,412,164, providing context for its size relative to larger cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Cities in Gauteng

The city is part of Gauteng province. Other cities in this province include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and Soweto.

Johannesburg9,418,183Pretoria2,112,693Soweto1,695,047Soshanguve872,309Evaton725,468Benoni605,344Thembisa511,655Vereeniging474,681Boksburg445,168Krugersdorp378,821

Nearby Cities

Around Carletonville, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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OberholzerCity
1.3 km
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BlyvooruitzichtCity
4.3 km
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The VillageCity
4.5 km
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NorthdeneCity
4.9 km
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Water’s EdgeCity
5 km
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WestdeneCity
5.3 km
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SouthdeneCity
6.2 km
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DoornfonteinCity
8.5 km
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KhutsongCity
8.6 km
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Oos-DriefonteinCity
9.2 km
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Oberholzer SettlementCity
9.8 km
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Driefontein Country ClubCity
12.1 km
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East VillageCity
12.1 km
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WelverdiendCity · 3,244 inhab.
12.3 km
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KokosiCity
16.2 km
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FochvilleCity · 62,416 inhab.
17.1 km
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LeeudrifCity
17.8 km
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VleikopCity
18.8 km
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RodoraCity
19 km
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Leeudoorn MineCity · 2,043 inhab.
19.7 km

Explore South Africa

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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 Carletonville?

The population of Carletonville is 182,304.

In which province/state is Carletonville located?

Carletonville is located in Gauteng province.

What are the coordinates of Carletonville?

The coordinates of Carletonville are -26.36094° latitude and 27.39767° longitude.

What is the elevation of Carletonville?

The elevation of Carletonville is 1529 meters.

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