Categories in Gansbaai
Auto Parts StoreCar repairGas StationMechanicFarmingClothing storesMobile phone storesChurchesNon-Profit OrganizationHardware storePaint StorePlumbing installation and repairEducationArt galleriesNature PreserveTourist AttractionWedding VenueBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsMeal TakeawayPubRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sBanksFinancial ConsultantBeauty salonsHair SalonBusiness Management ConsultantHoliday ApartmentHoliday Apartment RentalReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsReal Estate ConsultantReal Estate Rental AgencyFloristsGift ShopLiquor StorePlant NurseryShopping otherSupermarketGymBed and breakfastsBoat Tour AgencyGuest HouseHoliday Home
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gansbaai
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 58 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Real estate | 23 |
| Car repair | 16 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 |
| Shopping | 15 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 14 |
| Clothing stores | 11 |
| Hardware store | 11 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 |
| Corporate management | 10 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 9 |
| Atm's | 9 |
Gansbaai Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 8,462 |
| Male Population | 4,098 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 4,364 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +465.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +72.1% |
| Median Age | 29.4 years (Male: 28.9, Female: 29.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Gansbaai, De Kelders, Van Dyks Bay, Franskraal, Cape Town |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.58301, 19.35048 |
| Postal Codes | 7221 |
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Gansbaai Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,496 | 3,186 | 4,918 | 8,327 | 8,462 |
| Population Density | 598.4 / km² | 1,274.4 / km² | 1,967.2 / km² | 3,330.8 / km² | 3,384.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gansbaai Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 69.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gansbaai | +456.6% | +161.4% | +69.3% |
| Western Cape | +257.6% | +99.4% | +43.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gansbaai Median Age
Median Age: 29.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gansbaai | 29.4 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.9 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gansbaai Population Density
Population Density: 3,385 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gansbaai | 8,462 | 2.5 km² | 3,385 / km² |
| Western Cape | 6.3 million | 129,462.2 km² | 49 / 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
Gansbaai Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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.
Neighborhoods in Gansbaai
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gansbaai
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gansbaai
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gansbaai
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
Gansbaai CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gansbaai | 67,061 tn | 7.92 tn | 26,824.5 tons/km² |
| Western Cape | 47,665,323 tn | 7.51 tn | 368.2 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
Gansbaai CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 67,061 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,824.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Gansbaai
Gansbaai (Dutch/Afrikaans for "bay of geese," sometimes referred to as Gans Bay) is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. It is known for its dense population of great white ..
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