Soweto
Soweto appears in 7 rankings on this site. Its highest places: #25 of 484 in elevation; #125 of 639 in population density; #245 of 300 in founded.
Key facts
- Country
- South Africa
- Population
- 1,271,628 people (2011)
- Area
- 200 km²
- Density
- 6,358 people per km²
- Elevation
- 1,632 m
- Founded
- 1963
- Coordinates
- 26.27° S, 27.86° E
Every ranking Soweto appears in
Cities
| Ranking | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Elevation | 25 of 484 | 1,632 m above sea level |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Population density | 125 of 639 | 6,358 people per km² |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Founded year (oldest cities) | 245 of 300 | 1963 |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Population (city proper) | 544 of 653 | 1.27 million people |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Land area | 572 of 639 | 200 km² |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Sea-level elevation (lowest cities) | 460 of 484 | 1,632 m above sea level |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Latitude (northernmost cities) | 635 of 653 | -26.27° |
Sources
Facts: Wikidata (CC0). Each ranking names its own source and licence. Sources & licences.