Categories in Eshowe
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Eshowe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 38 |
| Other accommodation | 32 |
| Clothing stores | 29 |
| Shopping | 26 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 24 |
| Atm's | 23 |
| Car repair | 21 |
| Hardware store | 19 |
| Corporate management | 18 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 13 |
| Banks | 13 |
Eshowe Facts
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Population | 9,181 |
| Male Population | 4,164 (45.4%) |
| Female Population | 5,017 (54.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.8% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 26, Female: 27.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Eshowe, Genzinsila A, Hwy, Perseverance, Eshowe Hills Eco and Golf Estate |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.88649, 31.46990 |
| Postal Codes | 3815 |
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Eshowe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,605 | 9,909 | 9,955 | 8,804 | 9,181 |
| Population Density | 856.9 / km² | 1,116.5 / km² | 1,121.7 / km² | 992 / km² | 1,034.5 / km² |
Eshowe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 11.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshowe | +15.8% | -11.2% | -11.6% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | +61.9% | +23.2% | +8% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Eshowe Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshowe | 26.9 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 26 yrs |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 23.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Eshowe Population Density
Population Density: 1,035 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshowe | 9,181 | 8.9 km² | 1,035 / 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 |
Eshowe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Eshowe
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Eshowe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshowe | 60,833 tn | 6.63 tn | 6,854.4 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) | 60,833 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,854.4 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 | 33.5 km | 15,300 m | 19km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/93 | 2:06 PM | 3.3 | 91.5 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Eshowe
Eshowe is the oldest town of European settlement in Zululand. Eshowe's name is said to be inspired by the sound of wind blowing through the more than 4 km² of the indigenous Dlinza Forest, the most important and striking feature of the town. Although..
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