Where Was District 9 Filmed?
District 9 was filmed at Carlton Hotel (Johannesburg, South Africa), Ponte City Apartments (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Carlton Centre (Johannesburg, South Africa). The 2009 film has 4 recorded filming locations in South Africa, each plotted on the map below.
| Title | District 9 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Film |
| Recorded filming locations | 4 |
| Countries | South Africa |
| Source | Wikidata Q201819 · Wikipedia |
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District 9 Filming Locations
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Carlton Hotel
Johannesburg, South Africa · Landmarks and buildings · -26.2061, 28.0464
Building in South Africa.
The nearest other filming location is Carlton Centre, about <1 km away.
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Ponte City Apartments
Johannesburg, South Africa · Landmarks and buildings · -26.1906, 28.0571
Skyscraper in South Africa.
The nearest other filming location is Ellis Park Stadium, about a kilometre away.
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Carlton Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa · Landmarks and buildings · -26.2056, 28.0467
Skyscraper in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The nearest other filming location is Carlton Hotel, about <1 km away.
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South Africa
South Africa · recorded at country level only · Towns and cities · -29.0000, 24.0000
Country in southern Africa.
Also used by 166 other productions on this map, including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Blood Diamond, Mad Max: Fury Road.
Can You Visit the District 9 Shooting Locations?
3 are buildings or estates that may charge admission or keep set hours, including Carlton Hotel, Ponte City Apartments and Carlton Centre. 1 entry names only a country or region, so there is no single address to visit. Always check access locally before travelling, and respect private land.
How Far Apart the District 9 Locations Are
The two furthest apart are Carlton Hotel and Ponte City Apartments, roughly 2 km apart.
Also Filmed at the Same Locations as District 9
These productions used at least one of the same filming locations as District 9.
- Chappie (2015)Ponte City Apartments
- Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)Ponte City Apartments
- SEAL Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines (2014)Ponte City Apartments
More Movies Filmed in South Africa
District 9 Filming Locations: Questions
Where was District 9 filmed?
District 9 was filmed at Carlton Hotel in South Africa, Ponte City Apartments in South Africa, Carlton Centre in South Africa and South Africa.
Where is District 9 filmed?
District 9 is mainly filmed at Carlton Hotel, South Africa.
What country was District 9 filmed in?
Every recorded filming location for District 9 is in South Africa.
How many filming locations does District 9 have?
4 recorded filming locations with coordinates, of which 3 are exact spots.
Can you visit the District 9 filming locations?
Most public streets, towns, parks and landmarks used for District 9 can be visited; studios, private homes and working sets cannot. Each location page says what kind of place it is.