Bellville in South Africa

Bellville is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated adjacent to the Koelberg Mountains.  It lies east of Cape Town City, within the Cape Peninsula urban Area.  This Area was originally used as a wagon halt for farmers bringing their produce to Cape Town and was known as( Twelfth Mile Stone). Since it is situated 20 km from the city of Cape Town, Bellville was originally called 12 Mile Stone. It was originally founded as a railway station on the line from Cape Town to Stellenbosch and strand. Bellville was rename in 1861 after the surveyor general Charles Bell.

Is Bellville a suburb in Cape Town?

It lies east of Cape Town City, within the Cape Peninsula urban Area. This Area was originally used as a wagon halt for farmers bringing their produce to Cape Town and was known as; Twelfth Mile Stone.

Which province is Bellville?

Bellville, city, Western Cape Province, South Africa. It lies east of Cape Town within the Cape Peninsula urban area. Originally a village called Twelfth Mile Stone, Bellville was established by proclamation in 1861 and named after Charles D.

Which side of Cape Town is Bellville?

Bellville is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated adjacent to the Koelberg Mountains and also the University of Western Cape where it has its own campus.

Bellville
Province	Western Cape
Municipality	City of Cape Town
Established	1861.

Is Bellville a good area?

The area and houses are well established, providing a safe and friendly atmosphere. Many young entrepreneurs, students and families live here, giving the area a balanced variety of residents. Many famous South African bands hail from Bellville, so it’s gained the nickname Bellville Rock City.

What time is the bus from Bellville to Cape Town?

The BELLVILLE – CAPE TOWN bus (Bellville‎→Cape Town) has 3 stops departing from Bellville and ending in Cape Town. BELLVILLE – CAPE TOWN bus timetable overview: Normally starts operating at 04:30 and ends at 16:00. Normal operating days: Monday, Saturday, Sunday.

Does Eldo Coaches stop in Bellville?

When taking the bus from Cape Town Bellville, you can travel with ilulaBus, Eldo Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Chilwans Express, Intercape.

Is Cape Town north or south in South Africa?

North. Cape Town, city and seaport, legislative capital of South Africa and capital of Western Cape Province. The city lies at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula some 30 miles (50 kilometres), at its southernmost boundary, north of the Cape of Good Hope.