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3About Balgowan
Balgowan sits in the Midlands off the R103, running alongside the N3 between Pietermaritzburg and Mooi River, easy reach from Howick (24 km), Mooi River (25 km) and Hilton (33 km) for a weekend Midlands Meander run. Long-distance searches from places like Malelane and Lusikisiki show out-of-towners passing through too. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 50 km out, and there's one fast EV charger nearby. Balgowan's claim to fame is Michaelhouse, the historic boys' school founded in 1896, still standing just off the main road.
Where is Balgowan on the map?
Balgowan is in South Africa, at -29.362, 30.100 - about 25 km south-east of Mooi River.
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What is the closest airport to Balgowan?
The closest airport to Balgowan is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 50 km (about 42 min by car).