Sharpeville
South Africa · GautengZA
Place in Gauteng, South Africa
Sharpeville is a township situated between two large industrial cities, Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging, in southern Gauteng, South Africa. Sharpeville is one of the oldest of six townships in the Vaal Triangle. It was named after John Lillie Sharpe who came to South Africa from Glasgow, Scotland, as secretary of Stewarts & Lloyds. Sharpe was elected to the Vereeniging City Council in 1932 and held the position of mayor from 1934 to 1937.
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- -26.684, 27.874
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Overview of Sharpeville
Sharpeville — a spot in Gauteng, South Africa — is worth a place on your map. Its strongest draws are adventure, culture and nightlife. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Sharpeville
Adventure in Sharpeville
(1)Adventure in Sharpeville covers Shooting Ranges. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sharpeville.
Culture in Sharpeville
(1)Culture in Sharpeville covers Mines. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sharpeville.
Nightlife in Sharpeville
(1)Under nightlife, Sharpeville is tagged with Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sharpeville.
Getting there & around
Sharpeville is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Gauteng and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Sharpeville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sharpeville known for?
- Sharpeville, in Gauteng, South Africa, is best known for adventure, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Sharpeville?
- Recorded activities in Sharpeville include Shooting Ranges, Mines and Music. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Sharpeville located?
- Sharpeville 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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