Bruma, Gauteng
For the fictional city within the Elder Scrolls universe, see Bruma, Cyrodiil.
| Bruma | |
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  Bruma Bruma shown within South Africa
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Location within Greater Johannesburg  Bruma | |
| Coordinates: 26°10′30″S 28°06′15″E / 26.1751°S 28.1042°ECoordinates: 26°10′30″S 28°06′15″E / 26.1751°S 28.1042°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg |
| Main Place | Johannesburg |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.28 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,260 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 32.6% |
| • Coloured | 3.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 20.4% |
| • White | 40.0% |
| • Other | 3.5% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • English | 68.5% |
| • Afrikaans | 5.8% |
| • Zulu | 2.7% |
| • Xhosa | 1.5% |
| • Other | 21.5% |
| Postal code (street) | 2198 |
| PO box | 2026 |
Bruma is a 20 year-old[citation needed] suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is noted for a small lake (being treated to reduce water-borne pollution), and for its popular flea market which sold souvenirs from across Africa. The flea market has closed, pending re-development. The lake has been the centre of more than one murder investigation as bodies have been found floating in it. The car parks in this area housed drug dealers and the risk of hi-jacking is high. The local police ask visitors to be aware of people around them and not to carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive jewellery.
The area surrounding Bruma Lake has been redeveloped in the last few years. It has a small mall known as Asia City. The mall mainly sells goods imported from Asia.
The main shopping centre in the area is Eastgate shopping centre, Johannesburg, which is one of the largest shopping centres in Johannesburg.
Excellent transport links serve Bruma with the R24 (Gauteng), N12 (South Africa) and N3 Eastern Bypass (South Africa) highways all easily accessible. The R24 highway leads directly to Johannesburg Airport (approximately 15 minutes drive from Bruma).
The residential area is renowned for compact, beautiful houses and townhouses.
The neighbouring suburbs include Cyrildene, where a small Chinatown exists, Bedfordview and Kensington.
Government and infrastructure
The Railway Safety Regulator has its head office in Waterview Corner in Bruma.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Sub Place Bruma". Census 2011.
- ↑ "Johannesburg Office." Railway Safety Regulator. Retrieved on 16 February 2012. "2 Ernest Oppenheimer Avenue Waterview Corner Bruma 2198"