Nahoon Facts
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Population | 12,449 |
| Male Population | 5,911 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 6,538 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +68.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.2% |
| Median Age | 39.1 years (Male: 37.8, Female: 40.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,691 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Nahoon, Nahoon Beach, Nahoon Valley |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -32.98710, 27.93823 |
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Nahoon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,399 | 9,961 | 11,608 | 12,562 | 12,449 | 12,571 | 12,771 |
| Population Density | 571.9 / km² | 769.9 / km² | 897.2 / km² | 971 / km² | 962.2 / km² | 971.7 / km² | 987.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNahoon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahoon | +68.3% | +25% | +7.2% |
| Eastern Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nahoon Median Age
Median Age: 39.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahoon | 39.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs | 37.8 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)
Nahoon Population Density
Population Density: 962 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahoon | 12,449 | 12.9 km² | 962 / 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
Nahoon 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
Nahoon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,462 | $6,762 | $6,742 | $7,686 | $9,614 | $13,255 | $10,602 | $10,691 |
| Total GDP | $278.2M | $254.8M | $270.5M | $312.8M | $397.2M | $553.8M | $459.4M | $464.7M |
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
Nahoon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahoon | 89,166 tn | 7.16 tn | 6,892.1 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
Nahoon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 89,166 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,892.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| 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.
Nahoon River
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