Southgate, South Africa

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Southgate
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Southgate
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Southgate
Coordinates: 26°15′47″S27°58′41″E / 26.263°S 27.978°E / -26.263; 27.978
Country South Africa
Province Gauteng
Municipality City of Johannesburg
Main Place Johannesburg
Area
[1]
  Total0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [1]
  Total0
  Density0.0/km2 (0.0/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
4068
PO box
4157

Southgate is a suburb south of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, just west of Mondeor. It is a small area of residency[ contradictory ] and is more known for its shopping mall (Southgate Shopping Centre).

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sub Place Southgate". Census 2011.