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Place in Free State, South Africa
Heuwelsig
Heuwelsig is located in Free State (South African province)HeuwelsigHeuwelsigShow map of Free State (South African province)Heuwelsig is located in South AfricaHeuwelsigHeuwelsigShow map of South Africa
Coordinates: 29°04′52″S 26°11′57″E / 29.08100°S 26.19922°E / -29.08100; 26.19922
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceFree State
MunicipalityMangaung
Main PlaceBloemfontein
Area
 • Total1.50 km (0.58 sq mi)
Population
 • Total2,596
 • Density1,700/km (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 box9332

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 (both directions) and Rayton Road.

References

  1. ^ "Sub Place Heuwelsig". Census 2011.
  2. Lucas Steyn at brabys.com.
  3. Rayton Road at brabys.com.
Communities of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State
Seat: Bloemfontein
Cities and towns
Mangaung within South Africa
Mangaung within South Africa
Suburbs of
Bloemfontein


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