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Tweeling Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 1,628 |
| Male Population | 737 (45.2%) |
| Female Population | 891 (54.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +41.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.4% |
| Median Age | 21.1 years (Male: 19.4, Female: 22.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Tweeling, Mafahlaneng |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -27.55513, 28.51609 |
| Postal Codes | 9820 |
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Tweeling Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,149 | 1,394 | 1,621 | 1,579 | 1,628 |
| Population Density | 1,021.3 / km² | 1,239.1 / km² | 1,440.9 / km² | 1,403.6 / km² | 1,447.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tweeling Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 2.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tweeling | +37.4% | +13.3% | -2.6% |
| 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
Tweeling Median Age
Median Age: 21.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tweeling | 21.1 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 19.4 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)
Tweeling Population Density
Population Density: 1,447 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tweeling | 1,628 | 1.125 km² | 1,447 / 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
Tweeling Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
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
Tweeling CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tweeling | 11,800 tn | 7.25 tn | 10,488.6 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
Tweeling CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,800 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,488.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2/87 | 1:44 PM | 3.8 | 98.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/87 | 9:44 PM | 3.7 | 90.9 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/87 | 7:15 AM | 4.2 | 75.5 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tweeling
Tweeling (meaning twin in Dutch and Afrikaans) is a small town situated 22 km from Frankfort in the Free State province of South Africa. The adjacent black township is named Mafahlaneng, or "place of twins". This region of the highveld is colloquiall..
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