Jacobsdal Facts
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population | 323 |
| Male Population | 161 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 162 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -26.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -16.3% |
| Median Age | 24.3 years (Male: 23.5, Female: 25.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Jacobsdal, Ratanang |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.12792, 24.77382 |
| Postal Codes | 8710 |
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Jacobsdal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 439 | 405 | 386 | 314 | 323 |
| Population Density | 468.3 / km² | 432 / km² | 411.7 / km² | 334.9 / km² | 344.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jacobsdal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 18.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobsdal | -28.5% | -22.5% | -18.7% |
| Free State (province) | +29.9% | +7.4% | -0.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jacobsdal Median Age
Median Age: 24.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobsdal | 24.3 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 23.5 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)
Jacobsdal Population Density
Population Density: 345 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobsdal | 323 | 0.938 km² | 345 / 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
Jacobsdal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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 Jacobsdal
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
Jacobsdal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobsdal | 1,978 tn | 6.12 tn | 2,110.1 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
Jacobsdal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,978 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,110.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/15 | 8:15 PM | 4.4 | 37.8 km | 5,000 m | 45km S of Ritchie, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/02 | 5:32 AM | 4.7 | 66.2 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/02 | 5:32 AM | 4.1 | 61.5 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/99 | 8:53 PM | 4.5 | 32.2 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/85 | 11:35 AM | 4.8 | 30.9 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/83 | 12:33 AM | 4.7 | 10.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/76 | 11:24 AM | 5.9 | 59 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/75 | 6:32 PM | 4.4 | 42.7 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Jacobsdal
Jacobsdal is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa with various crops under irrigation, such as grapes, potatoes, lucerne and groundnuts. The town was layout in 1859 by Christoffel Jacobs on his farm Kalkfontein, and today h..
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