Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal

Bulwer
Bulwer

 Bulwer shown within South Africa

Coordinates: 29°48′S 29°46′E / 29.800°S 29.767°ECoordinates: 29°48′S 29°46′E / 29.800°S 29.767°E
Country South Africa
Province KwaZulu-Natal
District Sisonke
Municipality Ingwe
Area[1]
 • Total 12.70 km2 (4.90 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 1,322
 • Density 100/km2 (270/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
 • Black African 93.2%
 • Coloured 0.3%
 • Indian/Asian 0.6%
 • White 5.1%
 • Other 0.8%
First languages (2011)[1]
 • Zulu 89.2%
 • English 6.9%
 • Xhosa 1.1%
 • Other 2.8%
PO box 3244
Area code 039

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.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Main Place Bulwer". Census 2011.
  2. ↑ Bulwer Take Off 1850 m