What is Krugersdorp?
Krugersdorp is a mining city in the West Rand, Gauteng Province, South Africa founded in 1887 by Marthinus Pretorius. Following the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand, a need arose for a major town in the west of the reef.
Where Is Krugersdorp Located In South Africa
Krugersdorp, town, Gauteng province, South Africa. It lies on the Witwatersrand (ridge), at an elevation of 5,709 feet (1,740 m), northwest of Johannesburg. A mining and industrial center, it was founded after the discovery of gold in 1887 and named for Paul Kruger, then president of the South African Republic (or the Transvaal).
Gold continues to be mined locally even though payable ore deposits have declined significantly. The world’s first plant built to obtain uranium as a by-product of gold recovery opened there in 1952 but ceased operations by the mid-1980s. Deposits of manganese, asbestos, and limestone are also worked.
The Parametrial Monument in Krugersdorp marks the site of the proclamation for an independent Transvaal pledged on Dec. 16, 1880. Nearby are paleontological sites (including Sterkfontein) that have yielded australopithecine and other hominid remains. Pop. (2001) 86,618.
Is Krugersdorp under Mogale City?
Krugersdorp is one of Mogale City’s central towns, a highly desirable place in which to work, live and play. It is home to a myriad of businesses and industries, while at the same time maintaining the feel of a friendly place in which to live.
How many kilos from Krugersdorp to Pretoria?
The shortest distance (airline) between Pretoria and Krugersdorp is 34.64 mi (55.74 km). The shortest route between Pretoria and Krugersdorp is 41.14 mi (66.21 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 0h 50min.