Categories in Knysna
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Knysna
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 456 | 21 years |
| Restaurants | 153 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 146 | 23 years |
| Hotels and motels | 97 | — |
| Clothing stores | 94 | — |
| Corporate management | 88 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 78 | 27 years |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 59 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 59 | — |
Knysna Facts
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population | 3,978 |
| Male Population | 1,949 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,029 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +401.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.4% |
| Median Age | 32.8 years (Male: 32.3, Female: 33.3) |
| Area Codes | 44 |
| Neighborhoods | Knysna Central, Knysna, Knysna Industrial, Rexford, Paradise |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.03627, 23.04713 |
| Postal Codes | 6304, 6570, 6571, 6572, 6580, More |
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Knysna Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 793 | 1,742 | 2,512 | 3,774 | 3,978 |
| Population Density | 248.8 / km² | 546.5 / km² | 788.1 / km² | 1,184 / km² | 1,248 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Knysna Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 50.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knysna | +375.9% | +116.6% | +50.2% |
| 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
Knysna Median Age
Median Age: 32.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knysna | 32.8 yrs | 33.3 yrs | 32.3 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)
Knysna Population Density
Population Density: 1,248 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knysna | 3,978 | 3.188 km² | 1,248 / 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
Knysna 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.
Neighborhoods in Knysna
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Knysna
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Knysna
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Knysna
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Knysna
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
Knysna CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knysna | 33,925 tn | 8.53 tn | 10,643 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
Knysna CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,925 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,643 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.
Knysna
Knysna (/ˈnaɪznə/; probably from a Khoikhoi word meaning "ferns") is a town with 51,078 inhabitants in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is part of the Garden Route. It lies 34 degrees south of the equator, and is 72 kilometres east from ..
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