Centurion
city · South Africa
Overview
Centurion is a mid-size town in South Africa.
Its population is roughly 237,000.
It lies in the southern hemisphere, in Africa.
The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), about 27 km away.
Key facts
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Population | 236,580 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Nearest airport | Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 27 km |
| Currency | ZAR |
Where Centurion is
Centurion sits in South Africa, in the southern part of Africa.
Pretoria lies about 13 km to the north, Johannesburg lies about 41 km to the south and Midstream lies about 7 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is the closest airport, about 27 km from Centurion.
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (southern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly March to May and September to November — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (December to February) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Centurion is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through HLA.
Day trips & nearby
Centurion works well as a base. Within about 48 km you can reach Pretoria (13 km to the north); Johannesburg (41 km to the south); Midstream (7 km to the south); Krugersdorp (48 km to the south-west); Germiston (42 km to the south).
Good to know
The currency is the ZAR (Rand).
The main language spoken is English.
Clocks run on Africa/Johannesburg time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Centurion
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Centurion?
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is the closest airport, about 27 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Centurion?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Centurion?
- Pretoria is one of the closest places, about 13 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Centurion in?
- Centurion is in South Africa.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.