Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark is an abandoned airfield in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Sedibeng, Gauteng and has an elevation of 1,485 metres. Vanderbijlpark is situated nearby to the suburb Bophelong.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bophelong and Vanderbijlpark.
Bophelong
Suburb
Bophelong meaning 'a place of life' is a township near Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1955 to house black residents who worked in Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging.
Vanderbijlpark
Town
Boipatong
Suburb
Boipatong is a township in Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1955 to house black residents who worked in Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging. Boipatong means "the place of hiding" in the Sesotho language. Boipatong is situated 8 km east of Vanderbijlpark.
Vanderbijlpark
- Type: Abandoned airfield
- Also known as: “Vanderbijlpark Vliegveld” and “Vanderbyl Park”
- Category: transportation
- Location: Emfuleni Local Municipality, Sedibeng, Gauteng, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-26.69197° or 26° 41′ 31″ south
Longitude
27.77749° or 27° 46′ 39″ east
Elevation
1,485 metres (4,872 feet)
Open location code
5G598Q5G+6X
GeoNames ID
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