Irene is a small town/village on the eastern outskirts of Centurion, Gauteng. Along with the rest of Centurion, Irene was incorporated, into the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. It is situated next to the R21 and N1 highway, and has seen increased development in recent years. Irene lies within fifteen minutes of central Pretoria (25min for OR Tambo) with prominent property assets. Despite extensive development and modernisation of the surrounding areas, Irene is still regarded as the most serene suburb in Pretoria.