Categories in Phalaborwa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Phalaborwa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 140 | 22 years |
| Churches | 63 | — |
| Shopping | 60 | — |
| Education | 55 | — |
| Car repair | 55 | — |
| Restaurants | 51 | — |
| Corporate management | 49 | — |
| Clothing stores | 42 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 39 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 35 | 34 years |
| Atm's | 33 | — |
Phalaborwa Facts
| Area | 9.3 km² |
| Population | 11,288 |
| Male Population | 5,690 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 5,598 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +113.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.9% |
| Median Age | 32.8 years (Male: 32.6, Female: 33) |
| Neighborhoods | Phalaborwa, Namakgale-B, Lulekani-B, Namakgale-A, Namakgale-D |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -23.94299, 31.14107 |
| Postal Codes | 1389, 1390, 1391, 1396, 1397 |
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Phalaborwa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,282 | 7,837 | 9,578 | 11,441 | 11,288 | 11,189 | 11,174 |
| Population Density | 567.2 / km² | 841.6 / km² | 1,028.5 / km² | 1,228.6 / km² | 1,212.1 / km² | 1,201.5 / km² | 1,199.9 / km² |
Phalaborwa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalaborwa | +113.7% | +44% | +17.9% |
| Limpopo | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Phalaborwa Median Age
Median Age: 32.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalaborwa | 32.8 yrs | 33 yrs | 32.6 yrs |
| Limpopo | 22.2 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Phalaborwa Population Density
Population Density: 1,212 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalaborwa | 11,288 | 9.3 km² | 1,212 / km² |
| Limpopo | 5.5 million | 125,754 km² | 44 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Phalaborwa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Phalaborwa
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Phalaborwa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Phalaborwa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Phalaborwa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalaborwa | 66,448 tn | 5.89 tn | 7,135.4 tons/km² |
| Limpopo | 34,273,198 tn | 6.19 tn | 272.5 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 66,448 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,135.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/18 | 12:04 PM | 4.5 | 28 km | 5,000 m | 28km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/16 | 3:39 AM | 4.1 | 25.9 km | 5,000 m | 25km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is a town situated in the Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa. It is located near the confluence of the Ga-Selati River and the Olifants, halfway up along the eastern border of the Kruger National Park in the Lowve..
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