Jagersfontein Facts
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population | 2,384 |
| Male Population | 1,140 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,244 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -15.6% |
| Median Age | 26.7 years (Male: 25.2, Female: 28.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Jagersfontein, Itumeleng |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.76126, 25.42706 |
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Jagersfontein Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,671 | 2,995 | 2,825 | 2,260 | 2,384 |
| Population Density | 2,249.3 / km² | 2,522.1 / km² | 2,378.9 / km² | 1,903.2 / km² | 2,007.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jagersfontein Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 20% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagersfontein | -15.4% | -24.5% | -20% |
| 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
Jagersfontein Median Age
Median Age: 26.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagersfontein | 26.7 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 25.2 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)
Jagersfontein Population Density
Population Density: 2,008 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagersfontein | 2,384 | 1.188 km² | 2,008 / 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
Jagersfontein Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Jagersfontein
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
Jagersfontein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagersfontein | 15,999 tn | 6.71 tn | 13,472.9 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
Jagersfontein CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,999 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,472.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15/17 | 1:31 PM | 4.4 | 76.5 km | 5,000 m | 58km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/15 | 8:15 PM | 4.4 | 84.8 km | 5,000 m | 45km S of Ritchie, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/99 | 8:53 PM | 4.5 | 92.8 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/85 | 11:35 AM | 4.8 | 65.1 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/83 | 12:33 AM | 4.7 | 86.8 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/76 | 11:24 AM | 5.9 | 35.6 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/75 | 6:32 PM | 4.4 | 57 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Jagersfontein
Jagersfontein is a small town in the Free State province of South Africa. The original farm on which the town stands was once the property of a Griqua Jacobus Jagers, hence the name Jagersfontein. He sold the farm to C.F. Visser in 1854. A diamond ru..
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