Sandton

Sandton is an upscale commercial and residential district north of the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. It forms part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. The name of the town came from the combination of two of its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston.

Sandton

Is Sandton a city or town?

It forms part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. The name of the town came from the combination of two of its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston.
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Sandton
Municipality	City of Johannesburg
Established	1906
Area
• Total	143.54 km2 (55.42 sq mi)

What is Sandton known for?

Known as ‘Africa’s richest square mile‘, Sandton has headed upward with a barrage of Manhattan-style skyscrapers that function as landmarks throughout Johannesburg, particularly Sandton City’s pyramid-style rooftop.

Why is Sandton so popular?

Sandton boasts some of the most exclusive addresses on the African continent and hosts some of the most expensive palatial mansions in the country. While the central section includes pricey penthouses and apartments, property seekers should not rule out bargain buys in the north-eastern suburbs and the Parks areas.

In which part of Johannesburg is Sandton?

Sandton is an affluent suburb situated within the Johannesburg Municipality. The name comes from the mix of two of its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston. It is the business gateway into Africa for many large corporations and attracts thousands of ambitious individuals seeking their fortunes.