Heuwelsig

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Heuwelsig
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Heuwelsig
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Heuwelsig
Coordinates: 29°04′52″S26°11′57″E / 29.08100°S 26.19922°E / -29.08100; 26.19922
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
  Density1,730/km2 (4,480/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
   Black African 17.6%
   Coloured 2.0%
   Indian/Asian 3.7%
   White 75.4%
  Other1.2%
First languages (2011)
[1]
   Afrikaans 67.0%
   English 17.0%
   Sotho 7.4%
   Xhosa 2.9%
  Other5.6%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
9301
PO box
9332

Heuwelsig is a suburb in the northern part of Bloemfontein, 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.

It can be accessed via two roads, Lucas Steyn [2] (both directions) and Rayton Road. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Heuwelsig". Census 2011.
  2. Lucas Steyn [ dead link ] at brabys.com.
  3. Rayton Road [ dead link ] at brabys.com.