Ophirton
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Ophirton shown within Gauteng |
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Location within Greater Johannesburg
Ophirton
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg |
| Main Place | Johannesburg |
| Established | {{#property:P571}} |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.94 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 506 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 67.6% |
| • Coloured | 3.4% |
| • Indian/Asian | 25.7% |
| • White | 1.8% |
| • Other | 1.6% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • English | 30.4% |
| • Zulu | 19.3% |
| • Xhosa | 9.7% |
| • Northern Sotho | 7.2% |
| • Other | 33.5% |
| Postal code (street) | 2091 |
Ophirton is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. This industrial suburb lies three kilometers to south-west of the Johannesburg CBD. It is located in Region 9.
History
Ophirton has it origin in 1888, not long after the creation of Johannesburg in 1886.[2]:154 It has its origins as a dusty residential suburb, that was surrounded by mine dumps, and occupied by the poorer classes.[2]:154 Chandler's Brewery was one of the early industrial business' in the suburb.[2]:154 Nowadays the suburb is mostly industrial but a few old residential houses remain.
References
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