Mpophomeni Facts
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population | 8,019 |
| Male Population | 3,618 (45.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,401 (54.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +243.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.4% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 23.7, Female: 25.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Mpophomeni A |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.56822, 30.18618 |
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Mpophomeni Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,338 | 4,130 | 5,593 | 7,635 | 8,019 |
| Population Density | 1,385.5 / km² | 2,447.4 / km² | 3,314.4 / km² | 4,524.4 / km² | 4,752 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mpophomeni Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 36.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpophomeni | +226.6% | +84.9% | +36.5% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | +61.9% | +23.2% | +8% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mpophomeni Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpophomeni | 24.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 23.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mpophomeni Population Density
Population Density: 4,752 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpophomeni | 8,019 | 1.688 km² | 4,752 / km² |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10.4 million | 94,361.3 km² | 111 / 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
Mpophomeni Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
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
Mpophomeni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpophomeni | 59,868 tn | 7.47 tn | 35,477.6 tons/km² |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 59,080,989 tn | 5.66 tn | 626.1 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
Mpophomeni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 59,868 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 35,477.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6/16 | 9:00 AM | 3.7 | 52.6 km | 15,010 m | 30km NNE of Mpumalanga, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/94 | 5:01 PM | 3.7 | 11.5 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/89 | 7:57 PM | 3.9 | 39.7 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mpophomeni
Mpophomeni is a town in Umgungundlovu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
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