Redhouse, South Africa

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Redhouse
Coordinates: 33°50′S25°34′E / 33.833°S 25.567°E / -33.833; 25.567 Coordinates: 33°50′S25°34′E / 33.833°S 25.567°E / -33.833; 25.567
Country South Africa
Province Eastern Cape
Municipality Nelson Mandela Bay
Main Place Port Elizabeth
Area
[1]
  Total0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [1]
  Total375
  Density480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
   Black African 16.5%
   Coloured 2.1%
   Indian/Asian 0.8%
   White 78.9%
  Other1.6%
First languages (2011)
[1]
   English 67.9%
   Xhosa 17.1%
   Afrikaans 12.8%
   Southern Ndebele 1.1%
  Other1.1%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
6215
PO box
6215

Redhouse is a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, located to the north of the city of Port Elizabeth. It is adjacent to a declared wetland reserve, soon hopefully to be a Ramsar site.

The village is situated on the Zwartkops River, and is host to the Redhouse Yacht Club. The village was built around the Redhouse train station which is a stopping point for passenger and goods trains coming from or going to the Port Elizabeth harbour. There are over 10,000 water birds here, in the summer, including beautiful flamingos aplenty. [2] There are no shops or businesses in Redhouse, apart from two bed and breakfast establishments, and this village is truly a hidden gem. There is a small primary school, a church, a lawn bowling club, a squash court, a sailing club, library, and quaint village hall. A superb riverside destination, to relax and find peace.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Redhouse". Census 2011.
  2. "Redhouse, Port Elizabeth". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 16 June 2010.