Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Driefontein
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 18 | 3 |
| Preschools and kindergartens | 11 | 2.3 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 11 | 2.3 |
Driefontein Facts
| Area | 7.3 km² |
| Population | 6,273 |
| Male Population | 2,910 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 3,363 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +204.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.5% |
| Median Age | 19.7 years (Male: 18.2, Female: 21.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -27.01770, 30.44979 |
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Driefontein Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,059 | 3,783 | 4,700 | 6,137 | 6,273 |
| Population Density | 284 / km² | 521.8 / km² | 648.3 / km² | 846.5 / km² | 865.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Driefontein Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 30.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driefontein | +198.1% | +62.2% | +30.6% |
| Mpumalanga | +151.2% | +62.9% | +28% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Driefontein Median Age
Median Age: 19.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driefontein | 19.7 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 18.2 yrs |
| Mpumalanga | 23.9 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Driefontein Population Density
Population Density: 865 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driefontein | 6,273 | 7.3 km² | 865 / km² |
| Mpumalanga | 4.3 million | 76,494.7 km² | 56.2 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Driefontein Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Driefontein
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
Driefontein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driefontein | 47,304 tn | 7.54 tn | 6,524.7 tons/km² |
| Mpumalanga | 29,616,574 tn | 6.89 tn | 387.2 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 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
Driefontein CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 47,304 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,524.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/19 | 8:28 AM | 3.7 | 67.6 km | 5,000 m | 36km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Swaziland | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/12 | 6:56 PM | 4.4 | 39.2 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/00 | 7:34 PM | 4.5 | 91.9 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/82 | 1:41 PM | 4.5 | 71.5 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/80 | 12:58 AM | 4.7 | 44.5 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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