Norwood
in City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:48 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.784 and -156.023 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ka'eleku
References
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Delve into Norwood

The district Norwood of in City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (Gauteng) is a district located in South Africa about 30 mi south of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 46% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

22°C (72 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

24°C (74 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

MONARCH HOTEL

Address
2.597,9 mi
167 OXFORD ROAD ROSEBANK JOHANNESBURG
2196 Rosebank,Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Munro Boutique Hotel

Address
2.600,0 mi
St Patrick Road 63
2198 Houghton Estate,Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel

Address
2.598,4 mi
1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch
2196 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Winston Hotel

Address
2.598,1 mi
6 Tottenham Avenue, Melrose Estate
2196 Rosebank
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Simonne

Address
2.599,4 mi
16 West Street
2198 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DON ROSEBANK HOTEL

Address
2.597,6 mi
10 TYRWHITT AVENUE
2196 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza JOHANNESBURG - THE ROSEBANK

Address
2.597,6 mi
Crn Tyrwhitt&Sturdee Av Rosebank,PO BOx 52025
2196 JOHANNESBURG
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Hotel Rosebank

Address
2.598,9 mi
Cnr Oxford Road & Tyrwhitt Avenue Rosebank
2121 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bed and Breakfast on Melrose

Address
2.599,4 mi
13 Campbell Street
2090 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Address
2.597,7 mi
Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road
2196 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Union Observatory

Union Observatory was an astronomical observatory located in the suburb Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa. It bears IAU code 078. Known as the Transvaal Observatory in its early years, it became the Republic Observatory in 1961. Well remembered for the quality of its Directors, work done on minor planets and the discovery of Proxima Centauri, growing light pollution problems in Johannesburg led to its closure in 1971-1972.

Located at -26.1842, 28.0742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in South Africa, Defunct astronomical observatories

Ellis Park Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium is a rugby union and association football stadium in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. It hosted the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, which was won by the country's national team, the Springboks. The large stadium was the country's most modern when it was upgraded in 1982 to accommodate almost 60,000 people. Today, the stadium hosts both football and rugby, and is also used as a venue for other large events, such as open-air concerts.

Located at -26.1975, 28.0608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1928, Cricket grounds in South Africa, Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Rugby World Cup stadiums, 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums, FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Johannesburg, Coca-Cola buildings and structures, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

Johannesburg Stadium

Johannesburg Stadium is a stadium, in the Doornfontein suburb of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The stadium has a sweeping roof and can accommodate 37,500 people. It was originally built as an athletics stadium, but also hosted football and rugby matches. The eighth IAAF World Cup in Athletics was held at the stadium in 1998. It served as the main stadium for the 1999 All-Africa Games. It is mostly used as a training ground for Orlando Pirates and the Golden Lions Rugby Union.

Located at -26.1938, 28.0625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athletics (track and field) venues in South Africa, Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg, Stadiums of the All-Africa Games

Constitutional Court of South Africa

The Constitutional Court of South Africa was established in 1994 by South Africa's first democratic constitution: the Interim Constitution of 1993. In terms of the 1996 Constitution the Constitutional Court established in 1994 continues to hold office. The court began its first sessions in February 1995. Since February 2004, Constitution Hill in Johannesburg has been the seat of the court. The court consists of eleven judges, headed by a Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice.

Located at -26.1886, 28.0433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Constitutional Court of South Africa, National supreme courts, Courts of South Africa, Constitutional courts, Constitution of South Africa, 1995 establishments in South Africa

Wanderers Stadium

Not to be confused with Wanderers Cricket Ground in Namibia. BIDVest WanderersGround informationLocation Illovo, Sandton, JohannesburgCapacity 34,000 End names Corlett Drive EndGolf Course EndInternational informationFirst Test Last Test First ODI Last ODI First T20I Last T20I Domestic team information Transvaalnow known as Highveld Lions (1956 – present) BIDVest Wanderers Stadium is a stadium situated just south of Sandton in Illovo, Johannesburg in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Located at -26.1312, 28.0574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1956, Sports venues in Johannesburg, Cricket grounds in South Africa, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Highveld Lions, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

Constitution Hill, Johannesburg

The Constitution Hill precinct, located at the western end of the suburb Hillbrow in Johannesburg, is the seat of the Constitutional Court of South Africa. The first court session in the new building at this location was held in February 2004.

Located at -26.1886, 28.0428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Johannesburg, History of South Africa, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Constitutional Court of South Africa, Forts in South Africa

St John's College (Johannesburg, South Africa)

St John's College is a private school for boys in South Africa. It is situated in Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Located at -26.1764, 28.0575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Private schools in Gauteng, Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1898, Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, Herbert Baker buildings

Ponte City Apartments

Ponte City is a skyscraper in the Hillbrow neighbourhood of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was built in 1975 to a height of 173 m, making it the tallest residential skyscraper in Africa. The 54-story building is cylindrical, with an open center allowing additional light into the apartments. The center space is known as "the core" and rises above an uneven rock floor. When built, Ponte City was seen as an extremely desirable address due to its views over all of Johannesburg and its surroundings.

Located at -26.1906, 28.0571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Residential buildings completed in 1975, Residential skyscrapers, Skyscrapers in Johannesburg, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

120 End Street

120 End Street is a skyscraper in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 28 storeys tall. The three wings of the building are set at 120 degrees from each other so that each apartment in the building has a clear view.

Located at -26.1977, 28.053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Skyscrapers in Johannesburg

Abbotsford, Johannesburg

Abbotsford is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E. In the early 2000s prominent public figures Hazel Crane and Brett Kebble were murdered in the suburb.

Located at -26.1431, 28.0662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region E

Bagleyston

Bagleyston is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E.

Located at -26.1506, 28.0869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region E

Birnam, Gauteng

Birnam is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E.

Located at -26.1328, 28.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region E

Johannesburg Zoo

The Johannesburg Zoo is a 81-hectare zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1904, it has traditionally been owned and operated by the City of Johannesburg. However, it has recently been turned into a corporation and registered as a Section 21 non-profit organisation. The zoo is dedicated to the accommodation, enrichment, husbandry, and medical care of wild animals, and houses about 2000 individuals of 320 species.

Located at -26.1664, 28.0382 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Zoos in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg

Bertrams, Gauteng

Bertrams is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F. Bertrams is a clean and friendly neighbourhood, close to Ellis Park Stadium. With amenities including the swimming pool and The University of Johannesburg within this locality. Bertrams borders central Johannesburg or "Town" but is suburban enough to maintain its calm and pleasant atmosphere while being close to it and easy to access.

Located at -26.1928, 28.0661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region F

Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg

Observatory Ridge is the highest point in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 1808 metres above sea level. It is based in the suburb of Observatory. There is a large sandstone monument on top of the ridge that commemorates the British Indian Army. The monument bears the inscription: "To the memory of British Officers, Natives, NCOs and Men, Veterinary Assistants, Nalbands, and Followers of the Indian Army".

Located at -26.1847, 28.0778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Johannesburg, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg

King Edward VII School (Johannesburg)

King Edward VII School is a public school located within the city of Johannesburg in South Africa's Gauteng Province, one of the historically significant Milner Schools.

Located at -26.1733, 28.0628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in Gauteng, Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1902

Ellis Park Stadium disaster

The Ellis Park Stadium disaster was the worst sporting accident in South African history. On 11 April 2001, spectators poured into the Ellis Park Stadium in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa, for the local derby association football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. There was already a 60,000 capacity crowd in the stadium, but reports suggest a further 30,000 fans were still trying to gain entry to the stadium.

Located at -26.1975, 28.0608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Johannesburg, Human stampedes, Stadium disasters, 2001 disasters, Disasters in South Africa, Soccer in South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Orlando Pirates, 2001 in South Africa, 2001 in African sport, 2001 in South African sport, 2000–01 in South African soccer

Standard Bank Arena

Standard Bank Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people. A large number of sports events and concerts have occurred in this arena.

Located at -26.1961, 28.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

Kingsmead College

Kingsmead College is a private girls' elementary and high school situated in Melrose, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The school is located next to the Gautrain Rosebank Station.

Located at -26.1453, 28.0452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nondenominational Christian schools in South Africa, Private schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 1933, Girls' schools in South Africa, Education in Johannesburg

Parktown Boys' High School

Parktown Boys' High School is a public high school for boys in Parktown, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. Parktown Boys' is well known for its emphasis on holistic education and in 2009 was rated as one of the top performing state schools in South Africa, and in the top ten schools in Gauteng by the South African Sunday Times. Parktown Boys' sister school is Parktown High School for Girls, in Parkview, Johannesburg.

Located at -26.185, 28.035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in Gauteng, Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1920

Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg

Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg was one of the first Yeshivot established in South Africa. Since its founding in 1973, it has played an important - though understated - role in the South African religious community; see Jewish education in South Africa. It is based in Observatory, Johannesburg. It was established and headed by Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Azriel Goldfein until his death in 2007, and is now headed by Rabbi Goldfein's sons Rabbi Avi and Rabbi David Goldfein.

Located at -26.1836, 28.0834 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Orthodox yeshivas in South Africa, Education in Johannesburg

Brenthurst Gardens

Brenthurst Gardens is a 45-acre private garden in Johannesburg, South Africa attached to Brenthurst Estate, the residence of the Oppenheimer family.

Located at -26.1722, 28.0456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in South Africa, Parks in Johannesburg

Zoo Lake

Zoo Lake is a popular lake and public park in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is part of the Hermann Eckstein Park and is opposite the Johannesburg Zoo. The Zoo Lake consists of two dams, an upper feeder dam, and a larger lower dam, both constructed in natural marshland watered by the Parktown Spruit.

Located at -26.1586, 28.0286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Johannesburg, Lakes of South Africa

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

'The Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (formerly Johannesburg General Hospital), nicknamed Joburg Gen is an accredited general hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . It has 1088 beds. The hospital’s professional and support staff exceeds 4000 people. It is also the main teaching hospital for the University of the Witwatersrand, faculty of Health Sciences.

Located at -26.1775, 28.0422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg, University of the Witwatersrand, Medical education in South Africa

Waverley Girls' High School

Waverley Girls' High School is a public school for girls located in the suburb of Waverley in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is situated opposite Saint Mary’s School.

Located at -26.1403, 28.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1951, Girls' schools in South Africa, High schools in South Africa, Schools in Gauteng

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