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Boksburg

Gauteng, South Africa · Africa

About Boksburg

Boksburg is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Benoni, 25km from Apartheid Museum.

Boksburg is a city located in Gauteng, South Africa. With a population of 445,168, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Boksburg sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Boksburg to your route.

About Boksburg

Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. Boksburg was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok. The Main Reef Road linked Boksburg to all the other major mining towns on the Witwatersrand and the Angelo Hotel

Read more (1887) was used as a staging post. Boksburg has been part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since 5 December 2000, which forms the local government of most of the East Rand. The Mining Commissioner Montague White built a large dam which, empty for years, was dubbed White's Folly until a flash flood in 1889 silenced detractors. The 150,000-square-metre dam is now the Boksburg Lake, and is surrounded by lawns, trees, and terraces.

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Where is Boksburg located?

Boksburg is located in Gauteng, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -26.2120 latitude, 28.2596 longitude.

What is the population of Boksburg?

Boksburg has a population of approximately 445,168 people, making it a city in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
445,168
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Gauteng
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.2120, 28.2596

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Boksburg

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Apartheid Museum

A powerful and moving museum that documents the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa.

25 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

South Africa's premier racing facility and former Formula 1 venue now hosting international GT and endurance racing.

31 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Zwartkops Raceway

A tight, undulating 2.4km circuit near Pretoria that is the heart of South African historic racing, with the Passion for Speed meeting each January drawing significant international machinery.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Boksburg.

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🇿🇦 South Africa

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Eden Glen

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Edenvale

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Eden Glen Ext 60

🇿🇦 South Africa

13 km awayPop. 5,494

Eastleigh

🇿🇦 South Africa

14 km awayPop. 6,988

Springs

🇿🇦 South Africa

15 km awayPop. 186,394

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