Equestria, Pretoria

Equestria is a suburb of Pretoria, South Africa, situated approximately 18 kilometres east of the city centre. It has gained some popularity in the Brony fandom because it shares its name with the fictional principality seen in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.

Geography

Equestria is located on the eastern outskirts of Pretoria, bordering on the suburbs of Willow Park, Willow Glen AH and Nellmapius to the north, Willow Glen and Six Fountains to the east, Wapadrand to the south and Die Wilgers to the west.

Retail

Equestria is largely served by The Grove Mall situated to the south of the suburb. Smaller shopping centres serving Equestria include Equestria Shopping Centre situated to the east and Lynnwood Lane situated to the south.

Transport

Equestria is bordered by four routes, namely the N4, M6, M10 and M12. The N4 is the major national route and highway connecting Pretoria Central to the west with eMalahleni to the east. The M6 connects Lynnwood to the west with Onbekend to the south-east. The M10 connects Mamelodi to the north with Garsfontein to the south-west and provides access to the N4. The M12 connects Equestria with Waltloo and Mamelodi to the north and provides access to the N4.