Heuwelsig

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.

Heuwelsig
Heuwelsig
Heuwelsig
Coordinates: 29.08100°S 26.19922°E / -29.08100; 26.19922
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceFree State
MunicipalityMangaung
Main PlaceBloemfontein
Area
  Total1.50 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total2,596
  Density1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African17.6%
  Coloured2.0%
  Indian/Asian3.7%
  White75.4%
  Other1.2%
First languages (2011)
  Afrikaans67.0%
  English17.0%
  Sotho7.4%
  Xhosa2.9%
  Other5.6%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
9301
PO box
9332

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

References

  1. "Sub Place Heuwelsig". Census 2011.
  2. Lucas Steyn at brabys.com.
  3. Rayton Road at brabys.com.
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