Dobsonville is a township located in greater Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. It lies to the west of Meadowlands, a part of Diepmeadow, and is adjacent to Mofolo North and Zondi, which are suburbs of Soweto on its southern border[1][2][3].
The area is known for being home to the Dobsonville Shopping Centre, which was the first shopping centre established in Soweto. Dobsonville encompasses multiple smaller suburbs, including Extensions 1, 2, and 3, Mmesi Park, and Snake Park (Thulani), among others[1].
There are a number of educational institutions in Dobsonville, such as the Hector Peterson Primary School, named in remembrance of Hector Peterson. Amenities in the area include recreational facilities like Dorothy Nyembe Park, a local library, a swimming pool, and the Dobsonville Stadium, which is located opposite the pool. Additional public services include the Kopanong Community Hall, municipal offices, a recycling centre, a police station, and a public health clinic[1].
The area supports numerous businesses, ranging from franchise restaurants to street vendors. These vendors offer a wide array of goods, from cellphone chargers and traditional herbs to sweets and fruit[1].
Geographically, Dobsonville is situated at approximately latitude -26.22389° S and longitude 27.86667° E, at an elevation of about 1,649 meters (5,410 feet) above sea level[2][3][4]. The population in the surrounding area can approach over 760,000 people within a seven-kilometre radius[4].
Dobsonville is part of the City of Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province, and its proximity to notable destinations like Johannesburg, Soweto, and O.R. Tambo International Airport makes it a significant locality within the region[2][5].
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