Categories in Kroonstad
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kroonstad
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 79 |
| Shopping | 79 |
| Clothing stores | 63 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Beauty salons | 49 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 47 |
| Car repair | 45 |
| Education | 45 |
| Corporate management | 37 |
| Atm's | 36 |
| Health and medical | 36 |
| Churches | 34 |
Kroonstad Facts
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population | 13,248 |
| Male Population | 7,282 (55.0%) |
| Female Population | 5,966 (45.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -8.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.7% |
| Median Age | 30.4 years (Male: 28.7, Female: 33.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,829 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 56 |
| Neighborhoods | Central, Kroonstad Rural, Industria, Kroonheuwel, Suidrand |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -27.65036, 27.23488 |
| Postal Codes | 9499, 9500 |
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Kroonstad Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,427 | 16,638 | 17,143 | 15,560 | 13,248 | 13,260 | 13,366 |
| Population Density | 1,637.1 / km² | 1,888 / km² | 1,945.3 / km² | 1,765.7 / km² | 1,503.3 / km² | 1,504.7 / km² | 1,516.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKroonstad Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kroonstad | -8.2% | -20.4% | -22.7% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kroonstad Median Age
Median Age: 30.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kroonstad | 30.4 yrs | 33.2 yrs | 28.7 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)
Kroonstad Population Density
Population Density: 1,503 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kroonstad | 13,248 | 8.8 km² | 1,503 / 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
Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kroonstad
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kroonstad
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kroonstad
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kroonstad
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
Kroonstad Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,797 | $8,110 | $8,304 | $7,265 | $11,739 | $13,416 | $11,370 | $12,829 |
| Total GDP | $616.1M | $664.4M | $660.8M | $547.3M | $849.3M | $978.3M | $801M | $903.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kroonstad CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kroonstad | 99,154 tn | 7.48 tn | 11,251.5 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
Kroonstad CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 99,154 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,251.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/19 | 12:30 AM | 4.9 | 63.9 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/17 | 5:22 AM | 4.4 | 56.2 km | 5,000 m | 8km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/16 | 9:20 AM | 4.3 | 61.6 km | 5,000 m | 5km NW of Virginia, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/15 | 1:44 PM | 4.2 | 55.6 km | 5,000 m | 25km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/15 | 7:11 PM | 4.8 | 55.9 km | 8,420 m | 11km E of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/13 | 5:10 PM | 4.6 | 63 km | 9,150 m | 3km SE of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/11 | 8:49 PM | 4.2 | 67.8 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/11 | 8:48 PM | 4.5 | 61.8 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/10 | 10:53 PM | 4.3 | 60.2 km | 2,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/03 | 11:32 AM | 4.8 | 58.1 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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