Updated Jan 27, 2026
KEY STATS
605K
Population
87 Mbps
Internet
UTC+02:00
Timezone
JNB (9km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Just east of Johannesburg, Benoni's gold-rush legacy shines through lakeside parks and artisan markets in Gauteng's sunny highveld. Nomads love its quick highway access to Joburg's airports and hubs, affordable suburbs, and vibrant multicultural dining without the big-city intensity.
QUICK FACTS
Country
South Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Population
605K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Currency
ZAR
Language
Afrikaans
Airport
JNB
GPS
-26.19, 28.32
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
87 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
History
Founded in 1881, with 145 years of history
Travel
JNB airport just 9 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,992 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
100
Cafes
19
Bars
24
Fast Food
67
Shopping
Supermarkets
81
Convenience
94
Shopping Malls
39
Healthcare
Hospitals
19
Clinics
38
Pharmacies
33
Education
Schools
160
Universities
10
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
235
Playgrounds
14
Sports
121
Cinemas
9
Museums
1
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
10
Train Stations
33
Fuel Stations
175
Services
Banks
21
ATMs
44
Post Offices
13
Police
13
Fire Stations
8
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
87 Mbps
Download
65 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
26,745
Tests
7,583
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
12°
J
12°
F
14°
M
17°
A
19°
M
21°
J
21°
J
21°
A
19°
S
17°
O
14°
N
12°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 16.5 C Range: 21.1 - 11.8 C Rain: 315 mm/year Sunshine: 3,853 h/year
CITY SCORES
83.6
Nomad Index
B
Livability
3.2
Culture
48.0
Overall
AIRPORT
JNB
O.R. Tambo International Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Benoni, Nova Scotia, a community in Canada Benoni Rose House, a historic house in Rhode Island, United States
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Benoni known for?
Just east of Johannesburg, Benoni's gold-rush legacy shines through lakeside parks and artisan markets in Gauteng's sunny highveld. Nomads love its quick highway access to Joburg's airports and hubs, affordable suburbs, and vibrant multicultural dining without the big-city intensity.
How fast is the internet in Benoni?
Benoni has an average download speed of 87 Mbps and upload speed of 65 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Benoni?
Benoni has an average year-round temperature of approximately 16.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Benoni?
Benoni is served by JNB (O.R. Tambo International Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of Benoni?
The population of Benoni is approximately 605K.
What infrastructure does Benoni have?
Benoni has 1,992 mapped points of interest, including 100 restaurants, 19 hospitals, 160 schools.
What country is Benoni in?
Benoni is located in South Africa.
