Categories in Tongaat
Car repairGas StationClothing storesMobile phone storesSatellite Communication ServiceBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of buildingsHome Goods StoreHome Repair ContractorPrimary SchoolBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsMeal TakeawayRestaurantsAtm'sBanksInvestment ServiceOptometristsPhysicians and surgeonsBeauty salonsHair SalonShoppingSupermarketLodgingTravel AgencyUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tongaat
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 29 |
| Car repair | 13 |
Tongaat Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 4,245 |
| Male Population | 2,101 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,144 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +114.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.6% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 20.6, Female: 22.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Gandhinagar, Gandhi`s Hill, Tongaat Industrial, Waterways, Trurolands |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.57215, 31.11682 |
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Tongaat Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,984 | 2,806 | 3,738 | 4,042 | 4,245 |
| Population Density | 2,441.8 / km² | 3,453.5 / km² | 4,600.6 / km² | 4,974.8 / km² | 5,224.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tongaat Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongaat | +103.7% | +44% | +8.1% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | +61.9% | +23.2% | +8% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tongaat Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongaat | 21.7 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 23.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tongaat Population Density
Population Density: 5,225 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongaat | 4,245 | 0.813 km² | 5,225 / km² |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10.4 million | 94,361.3 km² | 111 / 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
Tongaat Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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 Tongaat
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tongaat
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Tongaat
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tongaat
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
Tongaat CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongaat | 36,502 tn | 8.6 tn | 44,924.9 tons/km² |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 59,080,989 tn | 5.66 tn | 626.1 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
Tongaat CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,502 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 44,924.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6/16 | 9:00 AM | 3.7 | 37.7 km | 15,010 m | 30km NNE of Mpumalanga, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/15 | 3:21 AM | 4.3 | 64 km | 15,300 m | 19km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/94 | 5:01 PM | 3.7 | 79.4 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/89 | 7:57 PM | 3.9 | 53.1 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tongaat
Tongaat is a sugarcane growing township in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, that is situated on the banks of the Tongati River about 37 km north of Durban and 28 km south of Stanger. It now forms part of eThekwini, the Greater Durban metropolitan area. I..
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