Noordgesig | |
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  Noordgesig  Noordgesig | |
| Coordinates: 26°13′37″S 27°56′20″E / 26.227°S 27.939°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg |
| Main Place | Soweto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,115 |
| • Density | 9,500/km2 (25,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 43.33% |
| • Coloured | 54.92% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.54% |
| • White | 0.90% |
| • Other | 0.31% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 55.05% |
| • English | 12.93% |
| • Zulu | 8.59% |
| • Xhosa | 6.17% |
| • Other | 17.26% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 1804 |
Noordgesig (meaning "north view/facing") is a township in Soweto, situated at the edge of area's northernmost boundary, but within its territory. It is the first township seen on entering Soweto from the frequently used New Canada Road. Noordgesig is a Coloured township. It is colloquially called "Bulte"(meaning Hills) by its residence and neighbors, as depicted by the Mine Dumps surrounding the Township. The name "Bulte" was coined as a form of endearment by the residence for the longest time.
- ^ a b c d "Sub Place Noordgesig". Census 2011.