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Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 19.1%
Education: 14.6%
Restaurants: 9.2%
Industry: 6.5%
Professional Services: 6.5%
Food: 5.9%
Hotels & Travel: 5.8%
Medical: 5.5%
Other: 26.9%
| Area of Soweto, Gauteng | 75.3 km² |
| Population | 997,229 |
| Male Population | 493,446 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 503,783 (50.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +359.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +56.5% |
| Median Age | 28 |
| Male Median Age | 27.6 |
| Female Median Age | 28.4 |
| Neighborhoods | Chiawelo, Dobsonville, Eldorado Park, Jabulani, Klipspruit, Orlando East, Orlando West, Protea Glen |
| Local Time | Thursday 6:05 AM |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Weather | 7.5°C clear sky |
| Lat & Lng | -26.26781° / 27.85849° |
| Postal Codes | 1717, 1723, 1801, 1803, 1804, More |
Soweto, Gauteng - Map
Soweto, Gauteng Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 217,198 | 430,418 | 637,160 | 997,229 |
| Population Density | 2,883 / km² | 5,713 / km² | 8,458 / km² | 13,237 / km² |
Soweto Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 56.5% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto, Gauteng | +359.1% | +131.7% | +56.5% |
| Gauteng | +262.9% | +103.1% | +45.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Soweto, Gauteng Median Age
Median Age: 28 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto, Gauteng | 28 years | 28.4 years | 27.6 years |
| Gauteng | 28.1 years | 28.2 years | 28.1 years |
| South Africa | 25.4 years | 26.3 years | 24.5 years |
Soweto, Gauteng Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 48,987 | 47,856 | 96,843 |
| 5-9 | 38,368 | 38,276 | 76,645 |
| 10-14 | 33,767 | 33,596 | 67,363 |
| 15-19 | 38,554 | 39,204 | 77,758 |
| 20-24 | 55,640 | 54,103 | 109,744 |
| 25-29 | 61,102 | 57,142 | 118,245 |
| 30-34 | 51,458 | 45,023 | 96,481 |
| 35-39 | 40,400 | 35,761 | 76,161 |
| 40-44 | 31,171 | 29,554 | 60,726 |
| 45-49 | 25,709 | 27,405 | 53,114 |
| 50-54 | 22,167 | 25,174 | 47,342 |
| 55-59 | 17,793 | 21,321 | 39,114 |
| 60-64 | 11,633 | 15,666 | 27,300 |
| 65-69 | 6,437 | 10,586 | 17,023 |
| 70-74 | 4,368 | 9,025 | 13,393 |
| 75-79 | 2,790 | 6,757 | 9,548 |
| 80-84 | 1,685 | 4,089 | 5,774 |
| 85 Plus | 1,416 | 3,247 | 4,664 |
Soweto, Gauteng Population Density
Population Density: 13,237 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto, Gauteng | 997,229 | 75.3 km² | 13,237 / km² |
| Gauteng | 13.5 million | 18,178.3 km² | 743.9 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Soweto, Gauteng Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Soweto Area Code 11: 68.1%
Area Code 7: 17.5%
Other: 14.4%
Business distribution by price for Soweto, Gauteng
Inexpensive: 47.1%
Moderate: 42.9%
Expensive: 10%
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
Soweto, Gauteng CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto, Gauteng | 10,479,838 t | 10.5 t | 139,115 t/km² |
| Gauteng | 126,172,862 t | 9.33 t | 6,940 t/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,407 t | 6.6 t | 293.9 t/km² |
Soweto, Gauteng CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,479,838 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.5 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 139,115 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/19 | 8:56 PM | 4.9 | 6.1 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 6:17 PM | 4.5 | 30.3 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 9:10 AM | 4.3 | 31.9 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 12:42 PM | 4 | 32.6 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 9:23 AM | 4.5 | 7.8 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/18 | 9:16 PM | 4.2 | 20.7 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 11:47 AM | 4.4 | 4.4 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/17 | 9:18 PM | 4.4 | 31.4 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/17 | 6:02 AM | 4.4 | 28.2 km | 5,000 m | 7km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/15 | 7:30 AM | 4.3 | 33.4 km | 5,000 m | 11km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
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Soweto, Gauteng
Soweto (/səˈwɛtoʊ, -ˈweɪ-, -ˈwiː-/) is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships. Formerly a separate mu.. Soweto Wikipedia Page
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Soweto Postal Code 1818: 19%
Postal Code 1868: 13.1%
Postal Code 1804: 10.6%
Postal Code 1811: 10.3%
Postal Code 1863: 8.1%
Postal Code 1809: 7.6%
Other: 31.4%
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