Killarney, Gauteng
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Killarney
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| Coordinates: 26°9′57″S 28°3′11″E / 26.16583°S 28.05306°ECoordinates: 26°9′57″S 28°3′11″E / 26.16583°S 28.05306°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg |
| Main Place | Johannesburg |
| Region | Region E |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.63 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,687 |
| • Density | 7,440/km2 (19,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
Killarney is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. A relatively wealthy area, located west of the M1 freeway, Killarney is a densely built-up area, and it has numerous apartment blocks, as well as a large shopping mall, Killarney Mall. Neighbouring suburbs include Houghton Estate, Riviera, and Parktown. It is home to the first shopping mall in Johannesburg. It was formerly known as the Hollywood of Johannesburg, due it being the location of one the first film studios in South Africa. Killarney currently is home to consulates, tall residential buildings (including some of Johannesburg's best examples of Art Deco architecture) and a golf course. There is a large Jewish, Muslim community in Killarney. Killarney is very cosmopolitan and also has a large gay community.
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- ^ a b "Sub Place Killarney". Census 2001. http://census.adrianfrith.com/place/77409138.
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