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Thembisa, Gauteng

South Africa

City25.9964° S, 28.2268° E

Thembisa is a city located in South Africa's Gauteng province. With a population of 511,655, it is one of the notable urban areas in the region.

Population511,655
ProvinceGauteng
Coordinates25.9964° S, 28.2268° E
CountrySouth Africa
Rank in South Africa#12 of 13,527

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Nearest Airports

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Grand Central Airport

GCJRegional

8.7 km away

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Fly Inn Estate

ZA-0112Local

12.7 km away

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O.R. Tambo International Airport

JNBInternational

16.1 km away

About Thembisa

Thembisa is situated at coordinates -25.99636° latitude and 28.2268° longitude in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1577 meters and operates within the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Nearby cities include Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, Benoni, and Boksburg.

Thembisa ranks 12th out of 991 cities in South Africa by population. The total urban population of the country is 51,412,164, highlighting the city's significance within this context.

Cities in Gauteng

As part of Gauteng, which ranks 7th among the 65 cities in the province, Thembisa is surrounded by major urban centers such as Johannesburg and Pretoria. The city is equipped with 6 hospitals, 62 schools, 1 university, 56 parks, 13 banks, 16 pharmacies, 4 hotels, 27 restaurants, 2 bus stations, 9 train stations, 4 libraries, 56 fuel stations, and 3 police stations.

Johannesburg9,418,183Pretoria2,112,693Soweto1,695,047Soshanguve872,309Evaton725,468Benoni605,344Vereeniging474,681Boksburg445,168Krugersdorp378,821Diepsloot350,000

Nearby Cities

Thembisa is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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IsithameNeighborhood
1.1 km
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TembisaCity
1.5 km
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InxiweniCity
2.9 km
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Ivory ParkNeighborhood · 184,383 inhab.
3 km
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WelomlamboNeighborhood
3.7 km
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IsiphetweniNeighborhood
4 km
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ClayvilleCity
4.5 km
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Ebony ParkCity
5 km
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OlifantsfonteinCity
5.2 km
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KaalfonteinCity
5.4 km
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Norkem ParkNeighborhood
6 km
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ChloorkopCity
6.9 km
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Rabie RidgeNeighborhood
7.4 km
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GlenmaraisCity
8.1 km
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Glen AustinNeighborhood
8.4 km
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PinedeneCity
8.9 km
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MidstreamCity · 25,000 inhab.
9.1 km
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BirchleighNeighborhood
9.2 km
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Van Riebeck ParkNeighborhood
9.5 km
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RandjesfonteinCity
9.8 km

Universities in Thembisa

Thembisa is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Midrand Graduate Institute1989——
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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 Thembisa?

The population of Thembisa is 511,655.

In which province/state is Thembisa located?

Thembisa is located in Gauteng province.

What are the coordinates of Thembisa?

The coordinates of Thembisa are -25.99636° latitude and 28.2268° longitude.

What is the elevation of Thembisa?

The elevation of Thembisa is 1577 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Thembisa?

The nearest airport to Thembisa is O.R. Tambo International Airport, located 16.1 km away.

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