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Soweto, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Soweto is a major city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 1,695,047. Elevation: 5,354 ft (1,632 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
1,695,047
Population
21,951/sq mi density
5,354 ft
Elevation
1,632 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
21.7 in
Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg
Timezone
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About Soweto
Soweto is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships. Formerly a separate municipality, it is now incorporated in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality since 2002 and is one of the suburbs of Johannesburg.
People
Population1,695,047
Density21,951/mi²
Climate
Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation5,354 ft (1,632 m)
| Population | 1,695,047 |
| Population Density | 21,951 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,354 ft (1,632 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.2678°, 27.8585° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Gauteng |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.7 inches (551 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About Soweto
Soweto is a major city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 1,695,047. The city sits at an elevation of 5,354 feet (1,632 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Soweto
Soweto has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 565 mm.
Soweto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,354 feet, a high-altitude location.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,354 ft (1,632 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.2678°N, 27.8585°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in |
Soweto has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Soweto
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Link College | College | - | , |
| Rand View College | College | - | , |
| Westcol FET | College | - | , |
Schools in Soweto
265+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelitas High School | - | - | - | - |
| Orlando West High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thabang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| PJ Simelane High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thathezakho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Senyamo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dr Mary Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ludirile Lower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| George Khoza Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Boikanyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| AB Xuma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lofentse Comprehensive High School | - | - | - | - |
| Emthonjeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Anchor Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Aqsa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Willie's Driving School | - | - | - | - |
| Belle Higher Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emadwaleni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sapebuso Higher Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bona Comprehensive High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. John Berchman's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vezubuhle Lower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daliwonga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ditawana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkanyezi Stimulation Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Margaret Gwele Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Curro Academy Protea Glen | - | - | - | - |
| SPARK Independent & Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Lakeview Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Protea Glen Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mncube Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sharicrest Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noordgesig Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noordgesig Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thulasizwe School For Autism | - | - | - | - |
| Orlando High School | - | - | - | - |
| Tladi Baaic Adult School | - | - | - | - |
| Sizwile school for the deaf | - | - | - | - |
| Forté High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikusasalethu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Meadowlands Senior Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Makhoarane Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Phafogang Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Molalatladi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isaacson Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mafori Mphahlele High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekoati Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thusanang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sefika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mabewana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seana Marena High School | - | - | - | - |
| Diodi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mapetla High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thusanang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Morris Isaacson Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thulare Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moholding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tetelo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thomas Mofolo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kgatelopele Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kelokitso Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso | - | - | - | - |
| Fontanus Comprehensive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emdeni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naledi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Azara Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Zodiac Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Somelulwazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nirvana Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| SBSM | - | - | - | - |
| Lenasia Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alpha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Selope - Thema - P - School | - | - | - | - |
| Selope - Thema - P - School | - | - | - | - |
| Selope - Thema - P - School | - | - | - | - |
| Ehlathini Pre-School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkone Maruping Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moses Kotane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Future Nation Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Future Nation Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Future Nation Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Ibhongo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikwezi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sizanani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winifred Keneiloe Pre-School | - | - | - | - |
| Thabisang Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Jabu's Driving School | - | - | - | - |
| Molemo Lower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Flamingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Greyville Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jabulani Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Matubeng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tlholohelo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dikwankwetla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Phefeni Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Martin de Porres High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pumla School for the Handicapped | - | - | - | - |
| Thulasizwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thabaneng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fidelitas High School | - | - | - | - |
| Orlando West High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thabang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| PJ Simelane High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thathezakho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Senyamo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dr Mary Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ludirile Lower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| George Khoza Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Boikanyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| AB Xuma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lofentse Comprehensive High School | - | - | - | - |
| Emthonjeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Aqsa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Willie's Driving School | - | - | - | - |
| Belle Higher Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emadwaleni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sapebuso Higher Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bona Comprehensive High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. John Berchman's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vezubuhle Lower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daliwonga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ditawana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkanyezi Stimulation Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Margaret Gwele Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Curro Academy Protea Glen | - | - | - | - |
| SPARK Independent & Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Lakeview Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Protea Glen Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mncube Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sharicrest Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noordgesig Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noordgesig Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thulasizwe School For Autism | - | - | - | - |
| Orlando High School | - | - | - | - |
| Tladi Baaic Adult School | - | - | - | - |
| Sizwile school for the deaf | - | - | - | - |
| Makhoarane Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Phafogang Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Molalatladi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isaacson Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mafori Mphahlele High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekoati Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thusanang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sefika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mabewana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seana Marena High School | - | - | - | - |
| Diodi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mapetla High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thusanang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Morris Isaacson Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thulare Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moholding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tetelo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thomas Mofolo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso | - | - | - | - |
| Fontanus Comprehensive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emdeni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naledi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naturena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Azara Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Zodiac Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Somelulwazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nirvana Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| SBSM | - | - | - | - |
| Lenasia Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alpha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Selope - Thema - P - School | - | - | - | - |
| Selope - Thema - P - School | - | - | - | - |
| Selope - Thema - P - School | - | - | - | - |
| Ehlathini Pre-School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibhongo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikwezi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sizanani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winifred Keneiloe Pre-School | - | - | - | - |
| Thabisang Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Jabu's Driving School | - | - | - | - |
| Molemo Lower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Flamingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Greyville Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jabulani Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Matubeng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tlholohelo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dikwankwetla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Phefeni Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Martin de Porres High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pumla School for the Handicapped | - | - | - | - |
| Thulasizwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thabaneng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nonofelo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dzata Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lamula Jubilee | - | - | - | - |
| Kwa-Mahlobo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Samuel Mangala Higher Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ludirile Lower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Aqsa School Grounds | - | - | - | - |
| Sharicrest Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Apex Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pentarosa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Topaz Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| LMA Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Progress Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Empumalanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Protea Glen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Aqsa School - Ext 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Paul Mosaka grounds | - | - | - | - |
| Ekuphumeleleni Higher Primary School | - | - | - | - |
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| Wisani's court | - | - | - | - |
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| Funda UJabule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Musi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Reboni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hlakaniphani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nghunghunyani High School | - | - | - | - |
| Tiakeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tshilidzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hitekani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gazankulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mveledzandivho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isipho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winnie Madikizela-Mandela School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekano-Ntoane Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chiawelo Community Learning Centre ABET | - | - | - | - |
| Phiri Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Phumuzile Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Senaoane Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lilydale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndondo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nhluvuko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Protea South Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Floridalaan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Missourilaan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cavendishstraat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| M. H. Joosub Technical Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Impala Crescent Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| MCK Special School for Deaf and Mid Learners | - | - | - | - |
| Redwood Academy Lenasia | - | - | - | - |
| Harmony Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Park Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lenz Public Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldocrest Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nancefield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Don Mattera School | - | - | - | - |
| Ithembalihle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jiswa School | - | - | - | - |
| Kliptown Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldorado Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Goud Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Goud Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Parkdale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Libra Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moletsane Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwadedangendlale Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Faresani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Silver Oaks Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Heerengracht Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldomaine High School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldorado Park Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Moses Maren Mission Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Olifantsvlei Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Soweto
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jozi FM (HiFi aac) | - | AAC | |
| GrootFM | - | AAC | |
| Radio Veritas | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Express-FM Digital | christian, christian blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jacaranda FM | smooth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot 102.7 FM Club | - | AAC | |
| Mzansi FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 919 | - | AAC | |
| salaammedia | humanitarian, islam | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Soweto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartheid Museum | ||||
| Credo Mutwa Cultural Village | ||||
| Credo Mutwa Cultural Village | ||||
| Credo Mutwa Cultural Village | ||||
| Crush Museum | ||||
| Delta Environmental Centre | ||||
| Delta Environmental Centre | ||||
| Fietas Museum | ||||
| Hector Pieterson Museum | ||||
| Hector Pieterson Museum | ||||
| Hector Pieterson Museum | ||||
| James Hall Museum of Transport | ||||
| Johannesburg Art Gallery | ||||
| Johannesburg Planetarium | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Lindfield Victorian House Museum | ||||
| Mandela House | ||||
| Mandela House | ||||
| Mandela House | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Museum Africa | ||||
| Museum Of African Design | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| Number Four Prison | ||||
| Old Fort Prison | ||||
| Origins Centre | ||||
| Satyagraha House | ||||
| Sci-Bono Centre | ||||
| Sterkfontein Caves | ||||
| Sterkfontein Caves | ||||
| Train Museum | ||||
| Wits Art Museum | ||||
| Women's Jail | ||||
| Workers Museum |
Libraries in Soweto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azaadville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boskruin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Curtain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Curtain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Extension 1 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Florida Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Florida Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Florida Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Holmes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johannesburg City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lehae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenasia Ext 3 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenasia Ext 3 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LT GEN AML MASONDO, DMG, MMM Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lusaka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naturena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naturena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olivedale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olivedale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orange Farm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Pimvilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pimvilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Randburg Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Randgate Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosebank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wartenweilier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weltevreden Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Cullen library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Soweto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryanston Organic Market | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Joburg Market | |||||
| Joubert St, Street MArket | |||||
| Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Market | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Mutliflora Flower Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Panorama Flea Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Shoprite - Newlands |
Restaurants in Soweto
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Badela Loves Food & Wine
Casa Minha Meat Braai
Chill Room Cafe
Copper Chimney
Ekasi Spot/Pizza
J&S Sushi
La Padrino
Ludo Pizza
Message's Place
Nando's
Nandos
Nnusa Fast Food
Number One
Pedros Lenasia
Pizza Hut
Restaurante Soweto
Robby's Place
Sakhumzi Restaurant
Vuyo's 8038 Vil
Wimpy
Wimpy
Cafes in Soweto
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Boba Hut
Crème Cafe
Tuckshop
Vilakazi Espresso
Cinemas in Soweto
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Lenasia Cinecentre
Sterkinekor
Theatres in Soweto
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Soweto Theatre
Monuments in Soweto
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Freedom Charter
Freedom Towers
Clinics in Soweto
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Freeway Surgery
Greenvillage Clinic
Itereleng Clinic
Kliptown Clinic
Lenasia Extension 2 Clinic
Lenasia Renal Centre
Mandela Sisulu Clinic
Mofolo South Clinic
Shanty Clinic
Shanty Clinic
Siphumlile Clinic
Dentists in Soweto
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Smiles
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Veterinaries in Soweto
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
Train Stations in Soweto
17 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Anglers
Dube
Ikwezi
Inhlazane
Kliptown
Lawley
Lenasia
Merafe
Midway
Mlamlankunzi
Mzimhlope
Naledi
Nancefield
Orlando
Phefeni
Phomolong
Tshiawelo
Bus Stations in Soweto
13 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Boom Town Bus Station (T1, T2, T3, F4)
C1, C6
Dobsonville Rea Vaya Bus Terminus (C1, C2, C6)
Ghost Town Bus Station (T1, T2, C1)
Klipvalley Road Bus Station (T1, T2, T3)
Lakeview Bus Station (C2, T1, T2, T3, F3, F5, F10)
Noordgesig Bus Station (C1, T1, T2)
Noordgesig Extension Bus Station (C6, T3)
Orlando Amstel Arena Bus Station (T1, T2, T3, C1, C6)
Orlando Police Bus Station (T1, T2, T3)
Thokoza Park Bus Station Terminus (C2, F1, F2, F9, T1, T2, T3)
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Gas Stations in Soweto
82 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Astron Energy
Astron Energy
Astron Energy
Astron Energy
Astron Energy
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
Caltex
Caltex Orlando Stadium
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Puma
Sasol
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Shell
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Star Fuels
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Banks in Soweto
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
ABSA
ABSA
All SA banks
FNB
Standard Bank
Shopping Malls in Soweto
29 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Adonis Centre
Bara Mall
Freeway Plaza
Girey's Centre
Good Hope Centre
Grand Centre
Grand Centre East
Grand Centre West
Highpoint Centre
Jespen Centre
Lenasia Square Shopping Centre
Lenz Quarter Shopping Centre
LTA Plaza
Maponya Mall
Mid Valley Plaza Shopping Centre
Murzooq Centre
Ndofaya Shopping Centre
Nurul Islam Plaza
Platinum Square
PMB Centre
Protea Centre
Protea Glen Shopping Centre
Protea Pearl
Protea Plaza
Protea Point Shopping Centre
Robin Square
Saliheen Plaza
Signet Terrace Shopping Centre
Trade Route Mall
Gyms in Soweto
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Virgin Active
Virgin Active
Golf Courses in Soweto
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Soweto Country Club
Breweries in Soweto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWAGGA |
Stadiums & Teams in Soweto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Stadium | ||
| Bill Jardine Stadium | ||
| Bob van Reenen Stadium | ||
| Chris Hani Stadium | ||
| Dobsonville Stadium | ||
| Dobsonville Stadium | ||
| DP World Wanderers Stadium | ||
| Gustav Preller Sports Grounds | ||
| Lenasia Cricket Stadium | ||
| Lenasia Soccer Stadium | ||
| Orlando Amstel Arena | ||
| Orlando Amstel Arena | ||
| Soweto Cricket Oval | ||
| Union Stadium | ||
| Union Stadium |
Airports Near Soweto
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | Large Airport |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | Large Airport |
| Grand Central Airport | GCJ | Medium Airport |
| Rand Airport | QRA | Medium Airport |
| Rustenburg Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Vereeniging Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | WKF | Medium Airport |
| Wonderboom Airport | PRY | Medium Airport |
| Aero 57 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aero Den Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aeropark Zyn Kraal | - | Small Airport |
| Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aviators Paradise Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bapsfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baragwanath Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bierman Landgoed Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Mountain Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brakpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brits Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carltonville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dasville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnottar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Inn Estate | - | Small Airport |
| Grasslands Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haakdoornboom Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heidelburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jim Fouche Resort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitty Hawk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Klipriver Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krugersdorp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leeukop Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | - | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Estate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orient Glider Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panorama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Parys Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Springs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Star Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sun Valley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunset Shores Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tedderfield Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| The Coves Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vaal Dam Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vanderbijlpark Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Soweto
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lenasia Post Office | |
| Meadowlands Post Office | |
| Meadowlands Post Office | |
| Moroka Post Office | |
| Orlando Post Office | |
| Orlando Post Office | |
| PostNet | |
| PostNet | |
| SA Post Office | |
| SA Post Office | |
| The Courier Guy Lenasia |
Treatment Centers in Soweto
42 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue Community Health Clinic | ||
| 8th Avenue Clinic | ||
| Alexandra Community Health Clinic | ||
| Ampath - Krugersdorp Bell street | ||
| Ampath - Krugersdorp Bell street | ||
| Barney Molokoane Clinic | ||
| Bellair Medical And Dental Center | ||
| Berario Clinic | ||
| Berario Clinic | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Changes Addiction Rehab | ||
| Changes Addiction Rehab | ||
| Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive-Through | ||
| DaruShifa | ||
| Fairland's Scout Hall | ||
| Fairland's Scout Hall | ||
| Freeway Surgery | ||
| G4 Medical Services - NiteDoc | ||
| G4 Medical Services - NiteDoc | ||
| Gold Reef City Theme Park - Clinic | ||
| Greenvillage Clinic | ||
| Health Worx Cresta | ||
| Judah Africa, Clinic | ||
| Lancet Laboratories - Bell street Clinic | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid 19 Testing Site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Site | ||
| Lenasia Renal Centre | ||
| Medicross Medical Centre Krugersdorp | ||
| Medicross the Berg | ||
| Medicross the Berg | ||
| Men's Health Clinics | ||
| Myclinic | ||
| Nishtara Recovery and Wellness Centre | ||
| Opticross Optometrists | ||
| Shanty Clinic | ||
| Shanty Clinic | ||
| SILHOUETTE AESTHETIC CLINIC | ||
| Surgery | ||
| The Sentinel Clinic | ||
| Windsor East Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Soweto
101 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| African Congregational church | |
| African Congregational church | |
| African Evangelical Church | |
| African Evangelical Church | |
| African Gospel Church, Orlando Circut | |
| African Gospel Church, Orlando Circut | |
| African Methodist Episcopal Church | |
| African Methodist Episcopal Church | |
| Al Tawheed Islamic Centre | |
| Apostole Church | |
| Apostole Church | |
| Banglawali Masjid | |
| BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir | |
| Diepkloof Universal Church | |
| Diepkloof Universal Church | |
| Dutch Reformed Church | |
| Dutch Reformed Church | |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church | |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church | |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church Phomolong Meadowlands Parish |
Quick Facts
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,632 m (5,355 ft)
Area
200.0 km² (77.2 mi²)
Founded
1963
Postal Code
4309
Around Soweto
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Soweto
3 places within 15 km
🕳️ Caves (1)
- • Cooke 1 Shaft
🛡️ Forts (1)
- • Vanwyksrust Fort and Prison
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
- • Soweto Signboard
🇿🇦 About South Africa
Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Soweto
What is the population of Soweto?
Soweto has a population of 1,695,047 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 21,951 people per square mile, spread across 77.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Soweto?
Soweto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.
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