Maputsoe Facts
| Area | 28.6 km² |
| Population | 31,342 |
| Male Population | 14,179 (45.2%) |
| Female Population | 17,163 (54.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +69.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.5% |
| Median Age | 23.9 years (Male: 23.2, Female: 24.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.88660, 27.89915 |
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Maputsoe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,549 | 25,356 | 27,853 | 29,807 | 31,342 |
| Population Density | 649.4 / km² | 887.7 / km² | 975.2 / km² | 1,043.6 / km² | 1,097.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maputsoe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputsoe | +60.7% | +17.6% | +7% |
| Leribe District | +50.3% | +16.7% | +5.3% |
| Lesotho | +85.8% | +33.6% | +14.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maputsoe Median Age
Median Age: 23.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputsoe | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Leribe District | 21.6 yrs | 22.2 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Lesotho | 21.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 21 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Maputsoe Population Density
Population Density: 1,097 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputsoe | 31,342 | 28.6 km² | 1,097 / km² |
| Leribe District | 316,256 | 2,703.6 km² | 117 / km² |
| Lesotho | 2.1 million | 30,559.1 km² | 69.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maputsoe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Maputsoe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputsoe | 145,892 tn | 4.65 tn | 5,107.8 tons/km² |
| Leribe District | 588,316 tn | 1.86 tn | 217.6 tons/km² |
| Lesotho | 3,825,244 tn | 1.8 tn | 125.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Maputsoe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 145,892 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,107.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/16 | 6:22 AM | 4.3 | 86.6 km | 5,000 m | 45km SSE of Maseru, Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/15 | 1:44 PM | 4.2 | 97.2 km | 5,000 m | 25km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/93 | 10:38 PM | 3.8 | 87.2 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Maputsoe
Maputsoe is a town located in the northern district of Leribe in Lesotho; it shares a border-post with Ficksburg in the eastern Free State. With a population of 36,200 .
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