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Place in Gauteng, South Africa
Three Rivers Proper
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Three Rivers Proper is located in GautengThree Rivers ProperThree Rivers ProperShow map of GautengThree Rivers Proper is located in South AfricaThree Rivers ProperThree Rivers ProperShow map of South Africa
Coordinates: 26°39′50″S 27°58′19″E / 26.664°S 27.972°E / -26.664; 27.972
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
DistrictSedibeng
MunicipalityEmfuleni
Main PlaceVereeniging
Area
 • Total3.09 km (1.19 sq mi)
Population
 • Total2,547
 • Density820/km (2,100/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African21.9%
 • Coloured0.7%
 • Indian/Asian0.5%
 • White76.2%
 • Other0.7%
First languages (2011)
 • Afrikaans58.5%
 • English23.1%
 • Sotho9.0%
 • Zulu3.9%
 • Other5.4%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)

Three Rivers Proper is a suburb of Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa.

The suburb is bordered by Three Rivers East to the east and Three Rivers North to the north. Its northern boundary is formed by the R42 (General Hertzog Road), its western border is formed by the Klip River and its southern border is formed by the Sugarbush River and the Vaal River.

Many of Vereeniging's wealthiest families live here, and together with Three Rivers East contribute to the majority of the tax income by local municipality. Many of its most notable properties lie on the banks of the Sugarbush and Vaal Rivers and have been home to many public figures, including F.W. de Klerk.

The regional River Square Shopping mall is located in Three Rivers Proper and it is also home to Milton Primary School and the Midvaal Private Hospital.

References

  1. ^ "Sub Place Three Rivers Proper". Census 2011.

External links

Municipalities and communities of Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng
District seat: Vereeniging
Emfuleni
Sedibeng within South Africa
Sedibeng within South Africa
Midvaal
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