Categories in Thaba 'Nchu
Gas StationClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMethodist ChurchMosquesReligious OrganizationElectronics StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreEducationEducational InstitutionHigh SchoolKindergartenPrimary SchoolBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesMeal TakeawayRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionLoan companiesCremation ServiceFuneral HomeMedical clinicBeauty salonsHair SalonBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingGeneral StoreLiquor StorePharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketNight ClubGuest HouseHotels and motels
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Thaba 'Nchu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 50 |
| Shopping | 26 |
| Clothing stores | 20 |
| Preschools and kindergartens | 19 |
| Churches | 19 |
| Other accommodation | 16 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 15 |
| Atm's | 15 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 12 |
| Furniture stores | 10 |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 10 |
| Hairdressers | 10 |
| Gas station | 10 |
Thaba 'Nchu Facts
| Area | 16.3 km² |
| Population | 30,589 |
| Male Population | 14,372 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 16,217 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +151.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.0% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 24.7, Female: 28.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Thaba Nchu, Selosesha Unit 1, CBD, Thaba Nchu 20, Thaba Nchu Rural |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.20932, 26.83898 |
| Postal Codes | 9780, 9783 |
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Thaba 'Nchu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,151 | 19,444 | 24,091 | 29,077 | 30,589 |
| Population Density | 744.9 / km² | 1,192 / km² | 1,476.8 / km² | 1,782.5 / km² | 1,875.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thaba 'Nchu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba 'Nchu | +139.3% | +49.5% | +20.7% |
| Free State (province) | +29.9% | +7.4% | -0.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thaba 'Nchu Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba 'Nchu | 26.5 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Thaba 'Nchu Population Density
Population Density: 1,875 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba 'Nchu | 30,589 | 16.3 km² | 1,875 / 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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thaba 'Nchu 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.
Neighborhoods in Thaba 'Nchu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Thaba 'Nchu
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Thaba 'Nchu
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Thaba 'Nchu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Thaba 'Nchu
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
Thaba 'Nchu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba 'Nchu | 267,500 tn | 8.74 tn | 16,398.4 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 |
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
Thaba 'Nchu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 267,500 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,398.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15/17 | 1:31 PM | 4.4 | 78.1 km | 5,000 m | 58km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Thaba 'Nchu
Thaba 'Nchu is a town in Free State, South Africa, located 60 km east of Bloemfontein. The population is largely made up of Tswana and Sotho people. The town was settled in the 1830s and officially established in 1873. The town grew larger following ..
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