Heuwelsig is a suburb in the northern part of
Bloemfontein,
South Africa
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. 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
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suburb
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. 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.
Rayton Road
at brabys.com.
References
Suburbs of Bloemfontein
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