Sandton is a wealthy, developed area situated north of Johannesburg, Gauteng. Known as one of the most popular and sophisticated areas in Johannesburg and South Africa, the name Sandton was derived from its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston. Home to thousands of middle to upper class residents, Sandton offers everything from fashion to finance. Suburbs in Sandton include Atholl, Bryanston, Craighall, Gallo Manor, Houghton, Hurlingham, Hyde Park, Illovo, Inanda, Killarney, Lonehill, Melrose, Morningside, Orchards, Parkmore, Parktown North, River Club, Rivonia, Rosebank, Sandhurst, Sandown, Woodmead. Industrial areas within Sandton are Wynberg and Kramerville. Kramerville, once run-down, is now a trendy area and is the centre of the design and textiles industry in Sandton.
