Witpoort

Witpoort is a suburb of Midrand in Gauteng, South Africa, just west of Blue Hills. It is located in Region A of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. It was the site of the Battle of Witpoort during the Second Boer War.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Diepsloot and Midrand.

Town

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Diepsloot, Afrikaans for "deep ditch", is a densely populated township in Gauteng, South Africa. Diepsloot is situated 6 km west of Witpoort.

Town

Midrand is an area in central Gauteng, South Africa. Midrand is situated 8 km southeast of Witpoort.

Suburb

Heuweloord is a suburb in Centurion, South Africa. Heuweloord is situated 9 km northeast of Witpoort.

Latitude

-25.94851° or 25° 56′ 55″ south

Longitude

28.06454° or 28° 3′ 52″ east

Elevation

1,478 metres (4,849 feet)

Open location code

5G6C3327+HR

GeoNames ID

Wikidata ID

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