Lenasia, also known as Lenz, is a suburb south of Soweto in the Gauteng province, South Africa, originally created to house Indians. It is part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
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Does Lenasia fall under Soweto?
Lenasia is a formerly racially segregated Indian. township south of Soweto in Gauteng Province, South. Africa. It is part of the City of Johannesburg.
What is Lenasia known for?
Lenasia is a vibrant and thriving community. The rapidly growing suburb has shopping malls, churches, mandhirs, mosques, banks and various commercial and industrial sectors. There are several prominent publications and newspapers based in Lenasia such as Lenasia Times, the town’s oldest newspaper (established in 1976).
Who lives in Lenasia?
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| Lenasia Lenz | |
|---|---|
| • Black African | 40.4% |
| • Coloured | 2.6% |
| • Indian/Asian | 55.9% |
| • White | 0.2% |
Is the population of Lenasia South increasing or decreasing?
Rapid Population Growth
Population density is constantly on the rise due to pressures from landless people from all parts of the City, who move to the informal settlements in the region. The population of the region is relatively young, with more than 56% of the population being under the age of 25 years.
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