Johannesburg

Located in the mineral-rich Witwatersrand hills, Johannesburg extends across 1,645 square kilometers and houses over 5.6 million residents in its metropolitan area.

Following the discovery of gold deposits in 1886, the settlement transformed from a farming area into a major urban center within less than ten years.

The Constitutional Court building incorporates materials from the former prison cells, representing the transition from apartheid to democratic governance through its architecture.

The Gautrain rapid transit system connects O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton, Rosebank, and Park Station through an efficient rail network.

The city maintains over 6 million trees, creating one of the largest urban forests globally and supporting a diverse ecosystem within its boundaries.

Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Inception: 1886

Elevation above the sea: 1,753 m

Part of: Gauteng

Shares border with: Pretoria

Address: Johannesburg, South Africa 2000 Johannesburg

Website: https://joburg.org.za

GPS coordinates: -26.20500,28.04972

Latest update: June 30, 2025 09:16