Witwatersrand

The Witwatersrand is a 56-kilometre-long, north-facing scarp in . It consists of a hard, erosion-resistant quartzite metamorphic rock, over which several north-flowing rivers form waterfalls, which account for the name Witwatersrand, meaning 'white water ridge' in Afrikaans.
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  • Mountain
  • Also known as
    “Witwatersberg”
    “Witwatersrant”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Broederstroom and Kosmos.
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Witwatersrand

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Latitude
-25.786° or 25° 47′ 10″ south
Longitude
27.84838° or 27° 50′ 54″ east
Open location code
5G696R7X+H9
Geo­Names ID
938567

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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Spanish—“Witwatersrand” goes by many names.
  • Afrikaans: “Witwatersrand”
  • Chinese: “威特沃特斯兰德”
  • Dutch: “Witwatersrand”
  • Esperanto: “Witwatersrand”
  • Finnish: “Witwatersrand”
  • French: “Witwatersrand”
  • German: “Witwatersrand”
  • Polish: “Witwatersrand”
  • Spanish: “Witwatersrand”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hartebeespoort and Schoemansville.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Broederstroom and Hartbeespoortdam.

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