Categories in Parys
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Parys
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 246 | 4 |
| Education | 51 | 4.6 |
| Other accommodation | 50 | 4 |
| Preschools and kindergartens | 43 | 5 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 43 | 4.7 |
| Restaurants | 39 | 3.9 |
| Apartments | 34 | 4.5 |
| All food and beverage | 34 | 4 |
| Clothing stores | 30 | 3.9 |
| Health and medical | 30 | 3.8 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 29 | 4 |
| Car repair | 28 | 3.9 |
| Loan companies | 24 | 3.9 |
| Beauty salons | 24 | 4.7 |
| Real estate | 23 | 4.1 |
| Hairdressers | 21 | 4.6 |
| Furniture stores | 21 | 4.3 |
| Churches | 20 | 4.5 |
| Hardware store | 19 | 4.5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 18 | 3.9 |
| Religion | 18 | 4.6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 17 | 3.6 |
| Electronics stores | 17 | 4.5 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 13 | 4.1 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 13 | 3.8 |
Parys Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 15,104 |
| Male Population | 7,062 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 8,042 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +37.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 31.4 years (Male: 29.3, Female: 34) |
| Neighborhoods | Parys, Tumahole, Parys Industria, PARYS, Parys Golf & Country Estate |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.90330, 27.45727 |
| Postal Codes | 9585 |
Map of Parys
Interactive Map
Parys Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,986 | 13,270 | 14,596 | 14,344 | 15,104 |
| Population Density | 1,352.1 / km² | 1,633.2 / km² | 1,796.4 / km² | 1,765.4 / km² | 1,859 / km² |
Parys Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parys | +30.6% | +8.1% | -1.7% |
| Free State (province) | +29.9% | +7.4% | -0.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Parys Median Age
Median Age: 31.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parys | 31.4 yrs | 34 yrs | 29.3 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Parys Population Density
Population Density: 1,859 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parys | 15,104 | 8.1 km² | 1,859 / 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 |
Parys Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
- 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 Parys
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Parys
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Parys
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Parys
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Parys CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parys | 117,510 tn | 7.78 tn | 14,462.8 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 117,510 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,462.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/19 | 9:32 AM | 4.8 | 47.5 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/18 | 5:39 AM | 4.3 | 46.9 km | 5,000 m | 26km ESE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/18 | 6:09 PM | 4.5 | 45.4 km | 5,000 m | 9km W of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 54.3 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 49.9 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/18 | 12:08 PM | 4.4 | 53.2 km | 5,000 m | 7km N of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/18 | 6:22 AM | 4.6 | 46.4 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 3:55 PM | 4.5 | 56.1 km | 5,000 m | 10km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/18 | 7:12 AM | 4.2 | 55.4 km | 5,000 m | 8km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/17 | 4:18 AM | 4.4 | 51.5 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Parys
Parys (pronounced /ˈpɑːreɪs/) is a town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in the Free State province of South Africa. The name of the town is the Afrikaans translation of Paris. The name was given by a German surveyor named Schilbach who had pa..
Parys Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.


