Categories in Harrismith
Alternative Fuel StationAuto Parts StoreBody repairCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire ShopTrailer Repair ShopTruck Repair ShopTrucks and trailersDiesel Fuel SupplierFarmingFuel supplierPortable Toilet SupplierClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationChurchesGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationReligionCell phone accessory storeComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreBuilding Construction ContractorBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsEngineering ConsultantHardware storeHome Goods StoreHome Improvement StoreEducationHigh SchoolKindergartenPrimary SchoolTraining CentreArtistGraphic DesignerMuseumsNature Preserve
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Harrismith
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 61 |
| Other accommodation | 61 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Car repair | 43 |
| Education | 38 |
| Gas station | 37 |
| Corporate management | 29 |
| Atm's | 25 |
| Clothing stores | 25 |
| Churches | 25 |
| Technical construction services | 23 |
Harrismith Facts
| Area | 6.3 km² |
| Population | 3,212 |
| Male Population | 1,551 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,661 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -14.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -21.7% |
| Median Age | 34.4 years (Male: 33.1, Female: 36) |
| Neighborhoods | Harrismith, Hardustria, Lotusville, 42nd Hill, Bergsig |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.27276, 29.12946 |
| Postal Codes | 9880, 9885 |
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Harrismith Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,757 | 4,135 | 4,101 | 3,560 | 3,212 | 3,055 | 2,915 |
| Population Density | 595.2 / km² | 655 / km² | 649.7 / km² | 564 / km² | 508.8 / km² | 484 / km² | 461.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHarrismith Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 21.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrismith | -14.5% | -22.3% | -21.7% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Harrismith Median Age
Median Age: 34.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrismith | 34.4 yrs | 36 yrs | 33.1 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Harrismith Population Density
Population Density: 509 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrismith | 3,212 | 6.3 km² | 509 / 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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Harrismith Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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 Harrismith
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Harrismith
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
Harrismith CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrismith | 18,953 tn | 5.9 tn | 3,002.4 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 |
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
Harrismith CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,953 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,002.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Harrismith
Harrismith, named after Sir Harry Smith who was a British governor of the Cape Colony, is a large town in the Free State province of South Africa. It is situated by the Wilge River, on the N3 highway approximately midway between Johannesburg, about 3..
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