Onderstepoort

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Onderstepoort
Onderstepoort is located in Gauteng
Onderstepoort
Onderstepoort
Coordinates: 25°39′S 28°11′E / 25.650°S 28.183°E / -25.650; 28.183Coordinates: 25°39′S 28°11′E / 25.650°S 28.183°E / -25.650; 28.183
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Tshwane
Area
 • Total6.69 km2 (2.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total769
 • Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
PO box
0110
Area code054

Onderstepoort is situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute and the University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science, founded by Sir Arnold Theiler, is also situated here. The institute is known for tropical disease research, and the veterinary faculty has strong ties with the Royal College of Veterinary Science in the United Kingdom.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Sub Place Onderstepoort". Census 2001.

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