Johannesburg
South Africa · GautengZA
Largest city in South Africa
Johannesburg, colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg or "The City of Gold", is the most populous city in South Africa. The City of Johannesburg itself has a population of 5,538,596, while the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality has a population of 6,599,190, making it one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, and seat of the country's highest court, the Constitutional Court. Situated on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand hills, the city has long been at the epicentre of the international mineral and gold trade. The richest city in Africa by GDP and private wealth, Johannesburg functions as the economic capital of South Africa and is home to the continent's largest stock exchange, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,803,262
- Coordinates
- -26.202, 28.044
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1753 m
Overview of Johannesburg
In Gauteng, South Africa, Johannesburg stands out as a major metropolis. The headcount is close to 4,803,262. It sits at about 1,753 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, culture and water sports above everything else. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Johannesburg
Nature in Johannesburg
(20)Looking for nature? Johannesburg has Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. In all, 20 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Johannesburg's own activity tags.
Culture in Johannesburg
(18)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Johannesburg. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Johannesburg
(17)The water sports shortlist for Johannesburg: Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Johannesburg. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Johannesburg
(14)Under sports, Johannesburg is tagged with Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 14 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Johannesburg's own activity tags.
Adventure in Johannesburg
(13)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Johannesburg's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Johannesburg
(10)The nightlife shortlist for Johannesburg: Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Johannesburg's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Johannesburg
(7)Under wellness, Johannesburg is tagged with Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Johannesburg's own activity tags.
Family in Johannesburg
(4)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Johannesburg is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Johannesburg
(2)Johannesburg's shopping entries include Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Johannesburg's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Johannesburg
(2)Other activities in Johannesburg covers Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Johannesburg's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Johannesburg
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Johannesburg is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Johannesburg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Johannesburg known for?
- Johannesburg is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Gauteng, South Africa with around 4,803,262 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Johannesburg?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens in Johannesburg. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Johannesburg located?
- Administratively, Johannesburg sits in Gauteng, South Africa — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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