Beach near Centurion, South Africa

Centurion Travel Guide

South Africa

Centurion is a South African city with a population of 236,580. It lies inland in the country’s Gauteng region, between Pretoria and Johannesburg, making it a practical base for exploring this part of South Africa.

Travellers arriving by air are served by Waterkloof Air Force Base. Centurion is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips require travelling farther afield.

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Local time

236,580

Population

5,616 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in ZAR

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +27

Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Centurion

Jan

27°11

Feb

27°15

Mar

26°10

Apr

23°8

May

21°3

Jun

18°1

Jul

19°2

Aug

23°0

Sep

26°4

Oct

27°8

Nov

26°11

Dec

27°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Centurion

  1. Supersport Park

    cricket ground

    0.6 km

  2. Kerksondermure

    christian place of worship

    1.2 km

  3. 1.9 km

  4. 2.7 km

  5. 1 km

  6. Christian Family Church

    christian place of worship

    1.3 km

  7. Shelanti Chapel

    christian place of worship

    1.4 km

  8. 3C Nazarene

    religious organization

    2.2 km

Getting there

Waterkloof Air Force Base · 5.7 km

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