Categories in Hermanus
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hermanus
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 329 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 167 | 19 years |
| Shopping | 159 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 102 | — |
| Corporate management | 75 | — |
| Clothing stores | 67 | — |
| Health and medical | 58 | — |
| Beauty salons | 56 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 52 | — |
| Car repair | 50 | — |
Hermanus Facts
| Area | 7.9 km² |
| Population | 5,389 |
| Male Population | 2,396 (44.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,993 (55.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +489.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +75.4% |
| Median Age | 56.6 years (Male: 54.2, Female: 58) |
| Neighborhoods | Hermanus, Onrus River, Sand Bay, Sandbaai, Vermont |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.41870, 19.23446 |
| Postal Codes | 7200 |
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Hermanus Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 914 | 1,969 | 3,072 | 5,239 | 5,389 |
| Population Density | 115.1 / km² | 248.1 / km² | 387 / km² | 660 / km² | 678.9 / km² |
Hermanus Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 70.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | +473.2% | +166.1% | +70.5% |
| Western Cape | +257.6% | +99.4% | +43.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Hermanus Median Age
Median Age: 56.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | 56.6 yrs | 58 yrs | 54.2 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Hermanus Population Density
Population Density: 679 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | 5,389 | 7.9 km² | 679 / 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 |
Hermanus Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Hermanus
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hermanus
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Hermanus CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | 28,472 tn | 5.28 tn | 3,587 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,472 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,587 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
* 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.
Hermanus
Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein, but shortened as the name was too long for the postal service), is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is famous for southern right whale watching during th..
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