Illovo, Gauteng

Illovo
Illovo
Illovo
Coordinates: 26°07′34″S 28°03′11″E / 26.126°S 28.053°E / -26.126; 28.053
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Main PlaceSandton
Area
  Total
2.27 km2 (0.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
4,533
  Density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African36.2%
  Coloured3.2%
  Indian/Asian7.2%
  White50.7%
First languages (2011)
  English65.4%
  Zulu7.7%
  Afrikaans5.5%
  Tswana3.7%
  Other17.7%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
2196
PO box
4150

Illovo is a suburb of Sandton, South Africa. It borders Hyde Park, Sandhurst, Inanda and Melrose. Illovo is sought-after and home to many young professionals and creatives because of its close proximity to Sandton and Johannesburg business centres and many affordable apartment blocks. It is located in Region E of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.