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Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 20.4%
Professional Services: 10%
Home Services: 7.9%
Industry: 7.1%
Education: 6.9%
Restaurants: 6.6%
Hotels & Travel: 5.8%
Food: 5.3%
Other: 30%
| Area of Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) | 185.4 km² |
| Population | 19,224 |
| Male Population | 8,709 (45.3%) |
| Female Population | 10,515 (54.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +219.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +37.3% |
| Median Age | 25.2 |
| Male Median Age | 25.5 |
| Female Median Age | 24.9 |
| Area Codes | 18 |
| Neighborhoods | Baillie Park, Ikageng, Potchefstroom, Potchindustria |
| Local Time | Thursday 2:09 PM |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.71667° / 27.1° |
| Postal Codes | 2520, 2522, 2523, 2525, 2526, More |
Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) - Map
Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,011 | 10,332 | 13,999 | 19,224 |
| Population Density | 32.4 / km² | 55.7 / km² | 75.5 / km² | 103.7 / km² |
Potchefstroom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 37.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) | +219.8% | +86.1% | +37.3% |
| North West | +134.1% | +56.1% | +24.9% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) Median Age
Median Age: 25.2 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) | 25.2 years | 24.9 years | 25.5 years |
| North West | 25.8 years | 26.1 years | 25.6 years |
| South Africa | 25.4 years | 26.3 years | 24.5 years |
Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 382 | 393 | 776 |
| 5-9 | 349 | 338 | 687 |
| 10-14 | 437 | 508 | 946 |
| 15-19 | 956 | 1,478 | 2,435 |
| 20-24 | 2,153 | 2,600 | 4,754 |
| 25-29 | 778 | 725 | 1,503 |
| 30-34 | 491 | 465 | 956 |
| 35-39 | 477 | 569 | 1,046 |
| 40-44 | 481 | 537 | 1,018 |
| 45-49 | 359 | 463 | 823 |
| 50-54 | 405 | 467 | 873 |
| 55-59 | 339 | 454 | 794 |
| 60-64 | 312 | 389 | 701 |
| 65-69 | 274 | 368 | 642 |
| 70-74 | 221 | 317 | 538 |
| 75-79 | 148 | 232 | 380 |
| 80-84 | 104 | 128 | 232 |
| 85 Plus | 45 | 84 | 129 |
Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) Population Density
Population Density: 103.7 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) | 19,224 | 185.4 km² | 103.7 / km² |
| North West | 3.7 million | 104,881.7 km² | 35.4 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Potchefstroom Potchefstroom: 62.9%
Potchindustria: 12.5%
Baillie Park: 6.4%
Other: 18.2%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Potchefstroom Area Code 18: 76.6%
Area Code 7: 10%
Area Code 82: 6.4%
Other: 7%
Business distribution by price for Potchefstroom, North West (South African province)
Inexpensive: 53.2%
Moderate: 38.9%
Expensive: 7.1%
Very Expensive: 0.8%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) | 153,984 t | 8.01 t | 830.6 t/km² |
| North West | 23,158,264 t | 6.24 t | 220.8 t/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,407 t | 6.6 t | 293.9 t/km² |
Potchefstroom, North West (South African province) CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 153,984 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.01 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 830.6 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/18 | 10:39 PM | 4.3 | 30.2 km | 5,000 m | 26km ESE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/18 | 6:27 PM | 4.5 | 36.1 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/17 | 4:53 PM | 4 | 37.4 km | 5,000 m | 6km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 8:08 PM | 5.2 | 36.6 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/16 | 10:59 PM | 4.5 | 35.5 km | 5,000 m | 9km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/16 | 8:44 AM | 4.5 | 37.9 km | 5,000 m | 12km SSW of Carletonville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/15 | 4:48 PM | 4.3 | 27.4 km | 5,000 m | 27km S of Potchefstroom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/14 | 6:55 AM | 4.5 | 38.5 km | 5,000 m | 15km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/14 | 9:11 AM | 4.6 | 36.4 km | 5,000 m | 14km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/14 | 2:08 PM | 4.7 | 31.7 km | 5,000 m | 12km SE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
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Potchefstroom, North West (South African province)
Potchefstroom is an academic city in the North West Province of South Africa. It hosts the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. It is situated on the banks of the Mooirivier (Afrikaans for "pretty (or beautiful) river"), roughly 120 km .. Potchefstroom Wikipedia Page
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Potchefstroom Postal Code 2531: 55.4%
Postal Code 2520: 35.6%
Other: 8.9%
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