Centurion
South Africa · GautengZA
Area in Gauteng Province, South Africa
Centurion is an area with 236,580 inhabitants in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, between Pretoria and Midrand. Formerly an independent municipality, with its own town council, it has been part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality since 2000. Its heart is at the intersection of the N1 and N14 freeways. The R21 freeway also passes through the eastern part of Centurion.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 236,580
- Coordinates
- -25.859, 28.186
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1453 m
Overview of Centurion
Travellers heading to Gauteng, South Africa will find Centurion, a compact city. Records put its population near 236,580. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: adventure, culture and shopping. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,453 metres.
Things to do in Centurion
Adventure in Centurion
(1)For adventure, expect Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Centurion.
Culture in Centurion
(1)Our data lists Art Galleries as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Centurion.
Shopping in Centurion
(1)Shopping in Centurion covers Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Centurion.
Sports in Centurion
(1)Centurion records Golf under sports. All of it is drawn from Centurion's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Centurion
(1)Centurion records Fishing under other activities. All of it is drawn from Centurion's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Centurion
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Centurion by regional transport from the nearest hub in Gauteng; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Centurion that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Centurion known for?
- Centurion, in Gauteng, South Africa, is best known for adventure, culture and shopping. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 236,580 residents.
- What can you do in Centurion?
- Recorded activities in Centurion include Treasure Hunts, Art Galleries, Shopping and Golf. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Centurion?
- Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Centurion located?
- Centurion is located in Gauteng, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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