Onderstepoort

Onderstepoort
Onderstepoort
Onderstepoort
Onderstepoort

 Onderstepoort shown within Gauteng

Coordinates: 25°39′S 28°11′E / 25.650°S 28.183°E / -25.650; 28.183Coordinates: 25°39′S 28°11′E / 25.650°S 28.183°E / -25.650; 28.183
Country South Africa
Province Gauteng
Municipality City of Tshwane
Area[1]
  Total 6.69 km2 (2.58 sq mi)
Population (2001)[1]
  Total 769
  Density 110/km2 (300/sq mi)
PO box 0110
Area code 054

Onderstepoort is situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute and the University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science, founded by Sir Arnold Theiler, is also situated here. The institute is known for tropical disease research, and the veterinary faculty has strong ties with the Royal College of Veterinary Science in the United Kingdom.

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