Glen Austin | |
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Coordinates: 25°58′S28°9′E / 25.967°S 28.150°E | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Gauteng |
Municipality | City of Johannesburg |
Area | |
• Total | 12.09 km2 (4.67 sq mi) |
Population (2001) [1] | |
• Total | 3,703 |
• Density | 310/km2 (790/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Postal code (street) | 1685 |
PO box | 1685 |
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