Categories in Empangeni
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Empangeni
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 126 | 22 years |
| Car repair | 116 | 31 years |
| Shopping other | 88 | 27 years |
| Clothing stores | 83 | — |
| Corporate management | 79 | 29 years |
| Education | 70 | 46 years |
| Health and medical | 67 | — |
| Hardware store | 65 | — |
| Atm's | 61 | — |
| Restaurants | 61 | — |
| Other accommodation | 58 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 55 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 54 | — |
Empangeni Facts
| Area | 12.6 km² |
| Population | 18,195 |
| Male Population | 9,057 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 9,138 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +142.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.8% |
| Median Age | 30.2 years (Male: 30.6, Female: 29.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Empangeni Central, Kuleka, Fairview, Mpangele, Nyala Park |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.76197, 31.89329 |
| Postal Codes | 3880 |
Map of Empangeni
Interactive Map
Empangeni Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,500 | 11,417 | 14,345 | 17,322 | 18,195 |
| Population Density | 597 / km² | 908.8 / km² | 1,141.9 / km² | 1,378.9 / km² | 1,448.4 / km² |
Empangeni Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | +131% | +51.7% | +20.8% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | +61.9% | +23.2% | +8% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Empangeni Median Age
Median Age: 30.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | 30.2 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 23.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Empangeni Population Density
Population Density: 1,448 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | 18,195 | 12.6 km² | 1,448 / km² |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10.4 million | 94,361.3 km² | 111 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Empangeni 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 Empangeni
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Empangeni
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Empangeni
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Empangeni
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Empangeni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | 117,585 tn | 6.46 tn | 9,360 tons/km² |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 59,080,989 tn | 5.66 tn | 626.1 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 117,585 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,360 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16/15 | 3:21 AM | 4.3 | 54.1 km | 15,300 m | 19km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Empangeni
Empangeni is a town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is approximately 156 kilometres northeast of Durban, situated in hilly countryside, overlooking a flat coastal plain and the major harbour town of Richards Bay only 15 kilometres away. The N2 fre..
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