Soweto
South Africa · GautengZA
Township in Metropolitan Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,271,628
- Coordinates
- -26.268, 27.858
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1632 m
Overview of Soweto
Set in Gauteng, South Africa, Soweto is a big-city destination. Its resident count stands at approximately 1,271,628. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture, nature and nightlife. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,632 metres.
Things to do in Soweto
Culture in Soweto
(10)Our data lists Cemeteries, Churches, Historical Sites, Mines and Monuments as culture options here. The full list runs to 10 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Soweto.
Nature in Soweto
(8)Soweto's nature entries include Desert, Forest, Gardens, Natural Places and Nature. All of it is drawn from Soweto's recorded activities. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Soweto
(7)Under nightlife, Soweto is tagged with Clubs, Disco, Events, Festival and Music. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Soweto.
Sports in Soweto
(5)The sports shortlist for Soweto: Biking, Golf, Running, Skateboard and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Soweto's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Soweto
(2)For adventure, expect Abseiling and Adventure. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Soweto.
Shopping in Soweto
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Soweto.
Family in Soweto
(1)For family, expect Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Soweto.
Best time to visit Soweto
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Soweto straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Soweto that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Soweto known for?
- Soweto, in Gauteng, South Africa, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,271,628 residents.
- What can you do in Soweto?
- Recorded activities in Soweto include Cemeteries, Churches, Historical Sites, Mines and Monuments. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Soweto?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Soweto located?
- Soweto 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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