City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality extends across 6,368 square kilometers, forming the local government of northern Gauteng with Pretoria at its center.

The municipality emerged on December 5, 2000, through the consolidation of 13 former city councils, later expanding in 2011 with the addition of Metsweding District.

The population of over 4 million residents communicates in multiple languages, including Sepedi, Afrikaans, Tswana, Tsonga, and English, reflecting regional diversity.

Residents can access municipal services through the central call center at 012 358 9999 or contact emergency services at 107 for immediate assistance.

The municipality contains three major universities: Tshwane University of Technology, University of Pretoria, and University of South Africa, creating an educational nucleus.

Location: Gauteng

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Pretoria

Elevation above the sea: 1,319 m

Shares border with: Local Municipality of Madibeng, Moretele Local Municipality, Bela-Bela Local Municipality, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Victor Khanye Local Municipality, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Mogale City Local Municipality, West Rand District Municipality

Website: https://tshwane.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -25.66667,28.33333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29