South Africa
Soweto is a city located in South Africa's Gauteng province. With a population of 1,695,047, it ranks as the fifth largest city in the country. The city is part of the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area.
Baragwanath Airfield
12 km away
Tedderfield Air Park
14.4 km away
Panorama Airfield
22 km away
Soweto is situated at coordinates -26.26781° latitude and 27.85849° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1,632 meters and operates within the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Nearby cities include Johannesburg, Evaton, and Benoni.
In terms of population, Soweto ranks #5 out of 991 cities in South Africa. The total urban population of the country is 51,412,164, highlighting Soweto's significant size relative to other urban areas.
Soweto is located in Gauteng, which ranks #3 among the 65 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Gauteng include Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soshanguve, Evaton, and Benoni. The area features various amenities, including 10 hospitals, 248 schools, and 4 universities.
Within 25 km of Soweto, 20 populated places have been registered.
Soweto is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Zakariyya | — |
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The population of Soweto is 1,695,047.
Soweto is located in Gauteng province.
The coordinates of Soweto are -26.26781° latitude and 27.85849° longitude.
The elevation of Soweto is 1,632 meters.
The nearest airports include Baragwanath Airfield, Tedderfield Air Park, and Panorama Airfield.
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