Maclear, Eastern Cape Facts
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Population | 10,620 |
| Male Population | 5,022 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 5,598 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +50.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.6% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 21.5, Female: 25.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Maclear, eastern cape |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -31.07104, 28.35183 |
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Maclear, Eastern Cape Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,040 | 9,061 | 10,451 | 10,107 | 10,620 |
| Population Density | 1,033.4 / km² | 1,330.1 / km² | 1,534.1 / km² | 1,483.6 / km² | 1,558.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maclear, Eastern Cape Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maclear, Eastern Cape | +43.6% | +11.5% | -3.3% |
| Eastern Cape | +46.2% | +15.9% | +4.1% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maclear, Eastern Cape Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maclear, Eastern Cape | 23.6 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
| Eastern Cape | 23.1 yrs | 25 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Maclear, Eastern Cape Population Density
Population Density: 1,559 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maclear, Eastern Cape | 10,620 | 6.8 km² | 1,559 / km² |
| Eastern Cape | 6.6 million | 168,966 km² | 39 / 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
Maclear, Eastern Cape Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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 Maclear, Eastern Cape
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Maclear, Eastern Cape
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Maclear, Eastern Cape
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
Maclear, Eastern Cape CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maclear, Eastern Cape | 61,902 tn | 5.83 tn | 9,086.5 tons/km² |
| Eastern Cape | 38,642,171 tn | 5.86 tn | 228.7 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
Maclear, Eastern Cape CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 61,902 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,086.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/94 | 5:26 AM | 3.4 | 65 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/89 | 6:16 AM | 4.9 | 76.4 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/88 | 7:30 PM | 4.6 | 85.9 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/87 | 11:45 AM | 4.2 | 73.6 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/86 | 6:53 PM | 5.4 | 68.9 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Maclear, Eastern Cape
Maclear is a small town situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, near the Mooi River (a tributary of the Tsitsa River), 172 km north of East London and 80 km north-east of Elliot. It was founded in 1876 as a military camp, called Nqanqa..
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