Redhouse, Eastern Cape

Redhouse
Redhouse

 Redhouse shown within Eastern Cape

Coordinates: 33°50′S 25°34′E / 33.833°S 25.567°E / -33.833; 25.567Coordinates: 33°50′S 25°34′E / 33.833°S 25.567°E / -33.833; 25.567
Country South Africa
Province Eastern Cape
Municipality Nelson Mandela Bay
Main Place Port Elizabeth
Area[1]
  Total 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 375
  Density 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
  Black African 16.5%
  Coloured 2.1%
  Indian/Asian 0.8%
  White 78.9%
  Other 1.6%
First languages (2011)[1]
  English 67.9%
  Xhosa 17.1%
  Afrikaans 12.8%
  Southern Ndebele 1.1%
  Other 1.1%
Postal code (street) 6215
PO box 6215

Redhouse is a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, located to the north of the city of Port Elizabeth. It is adjacent to a declared wetland reserve, soon hopefully to be a RAMSAR site.

The village is situated on the Zwartkops River, and is host to the Redhouse Yacht Club. There are over 10,000 water birds here, in the summer, including beautiful flamingos aplenty.[2] There are no shops or businesses in Redhouse, apart from two Bed & Breakfast establishments, and this village is truly a hidden gem. There is a lawn bowling club, a squash court, a sailing club, and quaint village hall. A superb destination, to relax and find peace.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Redhouse". Census 2011.
  2. "Redhouse, Port Elizabeth". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
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