City · South Africa

Emalahleni

Witbank, officially eMalahleni, is a city situated on the Highveld of Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Emalahleni Local Municipality. The name Witbank is Afrikaans for "white ridge", and is named after a white sandstone outcrop where wagon transport drivers rested. The city is known for its coal-mining in the surrounding region.

Good to know

• Population: 373,403.
• Founded: 1890.
• Known for: coal-mining in the surrounding region.
• Area: 164.3 sq km.
• Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg.

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