Categories in Botshabelo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Botshabelo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 71 |
| Shopping | 45 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 41 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Clothing stores | 36 |
| Churches | 25 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 20 |
| Atm's | 18 |
| Corporate management | 17 |
| Religion | 14 |
| Furniture stores | 13 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 12 |
| Health and medical | 12 |
Botshabelo Facts
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population | 42,146 |
| Male Population | 19,560 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 22,586 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +149.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.5% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 22.1, Female: 25.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Botshabelo-BA, Botshabelo Rural, Botshabelo-IA, Botshabelo-H, Botshabelo-C |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.27016, 26.70520 |
| Postal Codes | 9781 |
Map of Botshabelo
Interactive Map
Botshabelo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,926 | 27,281 | 33,050 | 39,893 | 42,146 |
| Population Density | 1,488 / km² | 2,398.3 / km² | 2,905.5 / km² | 3,507.1 / km² | 3,705.1 / km² |
Botshabelo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | +135.7% | +46.2% | +20.7% |
| Free State (province) | +29.9% | +7.4% | -0.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Botshabelo Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 23.6 yrs | 25.2 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Botshabelo Population Density
Population Density: 3,705 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 42,146 | 11.4 km² | 3,705 / km² |
| Free State (province) | 2.7 million | 129,825.2 km² | 21.2 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Botshabelo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Botshabelo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Botshabelo
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Botshabelo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Botshabelo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Botshabelo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 371,873 tn | 8.82 tn | 32,692.1 tons/km² |
| Free State (province) | 17,793,024 tn | 6.47 tn | 137.1 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 371,873 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32,692.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15/17 | 1:31 PM | 4.4 | 63.8 km | 5,000 m | 58km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Botshabelo
Botshabelo, meaning "a place of refuge", is a large black settlement set up by the then apartheid government 45 km east of Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa. Population is mainly composed of people speaking Southern Sotho and Xhosa.
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