Blackheath, Gauteng

Blackheath is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region B of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Situated north-west of the Johannesburg CBD, it is north of the suburb of Northcliff.

Blackheath
Blackheath
Blackheath
Coordinates: 26°08′S 27°58′E
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Main PlaceRandburg
Established1903
Area
  Total1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total2,407
  Density2,400/km2 (6,100/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African42.2%
  Coloured4.1%
  Indian/Asian10.1%
  White41.5%
  Other2.0%
First languages (2011)
  English46.2%
  Afrikaans15.9%
  Zulu8.2%
  Tswana5.3%
  Other24.5%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7580
PO box
7581

History

The suburb originates in 1903 with 277 stands laid out over 84.5ha.[2]:70 It is named after Blackheath in London.[2]:70

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References

  1. "Sub Place Blackheath". Census 2011.
  2. Musiker, Naomi; Musiker, Reuben (2000). A Concise Historical Dictionary of Greater Johannesburg. Cape Town: Francolin. ISBN 1868590712.


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