Gauteng
2.9M people
Administrative Capital
Pretoria
South Africa's administrative capital with beautiful jacaranda-lined streets and a relaxed pace.
Union BuildingsJacaranda TreesGovernment SeatUniversitiesMuseums
Climate & Weather
Pretoria has warm summers with afternoon thunderstorms and mild, dry winters. Famous for jacaranda blooms in October.
Subtropical Highland
Summer
26°C
Winter
17°C
Annual Rainfall
674mm
Timezone
SAST (UTC+2)
Governance
Municipality
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Mayor
Cilliers Brink
Districts
Pretoria CBD
Centurion
Hatfield
Menlyn
Mamelodi
Atteridgeville
Infrastructure
Essential services and facilities
76
Police Stations
28
Hospitals
1156
Schools
70%
Electricity Stability
Quality of Life Metrics
Index scores out of 100
Quality of Life70
Purchasing Power70
Safety50
Healthcare68
Cost of Living62
Traffic & Commute48
Pollution45
Climate75
Cost Trends
6-month historical data for Pretoria