Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal
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Bulwer, South Africa
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| Coordinates: 29°48′S 29°46′E / 29.8°S 29.767°ECoordinates: 29°48′S 29°46′E / 29.8°S 29.767°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Sisonke |
| Municipality | Ingwe |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 4.03 km2 (1.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 731 |
| • Density | 181/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001)[1] | |
| • Black African | 86.9% |
| • Coloured | 2.1% |
| • White | 11.1% |
| First languages (2001)[1] | |
| • Zulu | 84.0% |
| • English | 11.5% |
| • Afrikaans | 2.5% |
| • Sotho | 1.2% |
| • Other | 0.8% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
Bulwer is a small town in the KwaZulu-Natal's Midlands region, South Africa. It is situated on the R617 regional road between the towns of Boston and Underberg. The village is nestled in the shadow of the Amahwaqa (the misty one) mountain.
Bulwer is a prominent tourist destination for various reasons. It's a popular birding spot, a beautiful place to just relax, but mainly it's a flying destination for both hang gliders and paragliders. Both local and international pilots flock to Bulwer for flying around the year.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Bulwer, South Africa". Census 2001. http://census.adrianfrith.com/place/54704.
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