Heuwelsig, Bloemfontein

Heuwelsig
Heuwelsig
 Heuwelsig shown within Free State
Heuwelsig
Heuwelsig (South Africa)
Heuwelsig
Heuwelsig (Africa)
Coordinates: 29°04′52″S 26°12′04″E / 29.081°S 26.201°E / -29.081; 26.201Coordinates: 29°04′52″S 26°12′04″E / 29.081°S 26.201°E / -29.081; 26.201
Country South Africa
Province Free State
Municipality Mangaung
Main Place Bloemfontein
Area[1]
  Total 1.50 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 2,596
  Density 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
  Black African 17.6%
  Coloured 2.0%
  Indian/Asian 3.7%
  White 75.4%
  Other 1.3%
First languages (2011)[1]
  Afrikaans 67.0%
  English 17.0%
  Sotho 7.4%
  Xhosa 2.9%
  Other 9.2%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street) 9332
PO box 9301

Heuwelsig is a suburb in the northern part of Bloemfontein in South Africa. It derives its name from the geography. This suburb is located on the slopes of mostly granite hills (or koppies). According to the 2011 national census it is a 75% white suburb. It was mainly developed during the 1980s. The main landmark in the area is the Diamond shaped water-tower.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Heuwelsig". Census 2011.
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