Rosebank, Gauteng

Rosebank is a cosmopolitan commercial and residential suburb to the north of central Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region B of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, and is the location of a Gautrain station.

Rosebank
A hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Rosebank
Rosebank
Coordinates: 26°8′43″S 28°2′26″E
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Main PlaceJohannesburg
Area
 • Total1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,085
 • Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African48.7%
 • Coloured4.7%
 • Indian/Asian6.5%
 • White36.6%
 • Other3.5%
First languages (2011)
 • English56.3%
 • Zulu11.9%
 • Afrikaans7.4%
 • Tswana5.0%
 • Other19.4%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
2196
Area code011

Its several high-end shopping malls make it a popular hangout and shopping destination for young professionals, celebrities, designers, and the gay community. Rosebank has a thriving nightlife with cafes, bars and clubs around the Design District such as Marble Restaurant, Molokai, Capital Cafe, The Bank, and Sumo Nightclub. The African Craft Market, and the popular Rooftop Market ("Rosebank Flea Market") are popular tourist destinations; various high-end hotels are also located in the suburb. The annual Joburg gay pride parade also passes through the streets of Rosebank, then heads to Zoo Lake.

Economy

Nu Metro Cinemas has its head office in Rosebank.[2] Total S.A. has its South Africa offices in the TOTAL House.

[3] State Bank of India also has its registered South Africa branch office address in Rosebank.[4]

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References
  1. "Sub Place Rosebank". Census 2011.
  2. "Nu Metro Head Office." Nu Metro Cinemas. Retrieved on 27 September 2011. "4 Biermann Avenue btw Cradock Ave & Bath Ave Rosebank 2196 Gauteng Johannesburg South Africa" and "Lat: -26.1437 Lon: 28.0406 Location: -26.1437,28.0406 "
  3. "Contact Us!" Total South Africa. Retrieved on 26 September 2011. "TOTAL House 3 Biermann Avenue Rosebank"
  4. "Regional Office - State Bank of India - South Africa". www.statebank.co.za. Retrieved 2017-05-09.


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