City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

This metropolitan municipality in Gauteng Province covers roughly 640 square miles (1,645 square kilometers) and brings together residential neighborhoods, business districts, and industrial areas. The territory divides into seven administrative regions, each managing different suburbs and local districts.

The current administrative structure came into being in 2000 during the reorganization of South African local government after the end of apartheid. Several formerly separate administrative bodies merged into a single entity.

The municipal government manages multiple community centers, libraries, and sports facilities that serve the diverse population of 4.4 million residents across seven administrative regions.

The administration coordinates basic urban services such as waste collection, water supply, and public transport through an integrated network. Visitors can reach out to any of the seven regional offices for local information and assistance.

The territory sits at roughly 5580 feet (1,703 meters) above sea level and hosts the largest urban forest on earth. More than 10 million trees grow within the city limits and shape the landscape.

Location: Gauteng

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Johannesburg

Elevation above the sea: 1,703 m

Reference: JHB

Shares border with: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Westonaria Local Municipality, Randfontein Local Municipality, Mogale City Local Municipality, West Rand District Municipality, Sedibeng District Municipality

Website: https://joburg.org.za

GPS coordinates: -26.17667,27.96361

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:02