Where is Soweto?
Soweto is a city in Gauteng, South Africa. Its population is about 1.7M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Soweto located?
Soweto is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, located at 26.2678°S, 27.8585°E.
Which country is Soweto in?
Soweto is in South Africa.
What is the population of Soweto?
The population of Soweto is approximately 1.7M inhabitants.
What region is Soweto in?
Soweto is located in the Gauteng region of South Africa.
How far is Soweto from Pretoria?
Soweto is approximately 67 km from Pretoria, the capital of South Africa.
What time zone is Soweto in?
Soweto is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What are the coordinates of Soweto?
The geographic coordinates of Soweto are 26.2678°S, 27.8585°E.
What cities are near Soweto?
Cities near Soweto include: Johannesburg, Pretoria.
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