Newtown, Johannesburg

Newtown
Newtown, with Nelson Mandela Bridge in the background
Coordinates: 26°12′14″S 28°02′02″E / 26.204°S 28.034°E / -26.204; 28.034
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Main PlaceJohannesburg
Government
  CouncillorNokuthula Albertina Xaba (African National Congress)
Area
  Total
0.85 km2 (0.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
2,505
  Density2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African90.0%
  Coloured1.9%
  Indian/Asian6.4%
  White1.2%
  Other0.6%
Language (2011)
  Zulu20.9%
  English12.5%
  Tswana10.0%
  Northern Sotho8.1%
  Other48.6%
Websitewww.newtown.gov.za

Newtown is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in the capital city of Gauteng Province and in Region F of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. It has the coordinates of 26.204°S and 28.034°E. The suburb originated as a manufacturing district for brick production.