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]. Geographically, Dobsonville is in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng province, with coordinates approximately 26°13′26″S 27°51′49″E[2].
Dobsonville comprises various small suburbs, including Extensions 1, 2, and 3, Mmesi Park, and Snake Park (also known as Thulani), among others[1]. The area features several key amenities:
- The Dobsonville Shopping Centre, noted as the first shopping centre in Soweto
- Primary and high schools such as Hector Peterson Primary School, which commemorates Hector Peterson
- Recreational facilities like Dorothy Nyembe Park, a swimming pool, and Dobsonville Stadium
- Community infrastructure including Kopanong Community Hall, municipal offices, a local library, a police station, a public health clinic, and a recycling centre
- Diverse businesses ranging from franchise restaurants to informal street vendors
The township sits at an elevation of about 1,649 meters (5,410 feet) above sea level and is classified as having a subtropical highland climate with dry winters (Köppen Cwb)[3][6]. Its location in Gauteng places it within the economic and urban heartland of South Africa, with proximity to other prominent Johannesburg suburbs and Soweto landmarks[2][3].
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