Categories in Mthatha
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mthatha
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 137 | 47 years |
| Shopping | 115 | — |
| Other accommodation | 103 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 99 | — |
| Corporate management | 97 | — |
| Restaurants | 96 | — |
| Atm's | 89 | — |
| Health and medical | 85 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 83 | — |
| Car repair | 69 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 67 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 64 | — |
| Hardware store | 62 | — |
| Electronics stores | 58 | — |
Mthatha Facts
| Area | 87.6 km² |
| Population | 169,893 |
| Male Population | 76,841 (45.2%) |
| Female Population | 93,052 (54.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.2% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 24.5) |
| Area Codes | 47 |
| Neighborhoods | Norwood, Umtata Central, Umtata Part 1, Fort Gale, Southernwood |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -31.58893, 28.78443 |
| Postal Codes | 5099, 5100 |
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Mthatha Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,186 | 124,273 | 146,240 | 161,492 | 169,893 |
| Population Density | 1,007.1 / km² | 1,419.2 / km² | 1,670.1 / km² | 1,844.3 / km² | 1,940.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mthatha Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | +83.1% | +29.9% | +10.4% |
| 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
Mthatha Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 23.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 22.4 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)
Mthatha Population Density
Population Density: 1,940 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 169,893 | 87.6 km² | 1,940 / 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
Mthatha 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.
Neighborhoods in Mthatha
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mthatha
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mthatha
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Mthatha
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mthatha
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
Mthatha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 922,751 tn | 5.43 tn | 10,538.2 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
Mthatha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 922,751 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,538.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/94 | 5:26 AM | 3.4 | 90.6 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/88 | 5:54 PM | 4.5 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/87 | 11:45 AM | 4.2 | 95.2 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/87 | 6:43 PM | 4.3 | 98.9 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mthatha
Mthatha, formerly Umtata /uːmˈtɑːtɑː/ is the main town of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The town has an airport, previously known by the name K. D. Matanzima Airport after former leader Kaiser..
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