Arcadia, Pretoria

Arcadia is a suburb in Pretoria, South Africa, that is known for its historical buildings, embassies and hotels. The Union Buildings and the president's residence are also situated here.

Arcadia
Sheraton Hotel and Lukasrand Tower
Arcadia
Arcadia
Coordinates: 25.746°S 28.221°E / -25.746; 28.221
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Tshwane
Main PlacePretoria
Established1857/8
Area
  Total2.94 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total23,404
  Density8,000/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African80.2%
  Coloured3.6%
  Indian/Asian1.7%
  White12.5%
  Other1.9%
First languages (2011)
  English18.6%
  Northern Sotho14.0%
  Tswana11.6%
  Afrikaans9.6%
  Other46.2%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
0083
PO box
0007
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