Categories in Upington
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Upington
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 142 |
| Shopping | 103 |
| Clothing stores | 86 |
| Car repair | 72 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Corporate management | 52 |
| Churches | 48 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 46 |
| Education | 44 |
| Beauty salons | 42 |
| Automotive | 42 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 38 |
| Public administration | 37 |
Upington Facts
| Area | 27.1 km² |
| Population | 75,059 |
| Male Population | 36,324 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 38,735 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +254.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.2% |
| Median Age | 25.8 years (Male: 24.7, Female: 27) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,614 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | Upington, Rand, Keidebees, Middelpos, Oosterville |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.44776, 21.25612 |
| Postal Codes | 8801 |
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Upington Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,152 | 37,599 | 51,332 | 71,002 | 75,059 | 78,860 | 83,316 |
| Population Density | 781.6 / km² | 1,389.3 / km² | 1,896.8 / km² | 2,623.6 / km² | 2,773.5 / km² | 2,914 / km² | 3,078.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridUpington Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 46.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upington | +254.9% | +99.6% | +46.2% |
| Northern Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Upington Median Age
Median Age: 25.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upington | 25.8 yrs | 27 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
| Northern Cape | 25.8 yrs | 26.7 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Upington Population Density
Population Density: 2,774 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upington | 75,059 | 27.1 km² | 2,774 / km² |
| Northern Cape | 1.2 million | 372,889.4 km² | 3.3 / 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
Upington Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Upington
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Upington
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Upington
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Upington
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
Upington Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $11,206 | $11,958 | $14,183 | $15,314 | $17,685 | $17,644 | $11,305 | $12,614 |
| Total GDP | $457.8M | $545M | $694.6M | $815.3M | $1B | $1.2B | $772.4M | $879.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Upington CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upington | 550,378 tn | 7.33 tn | 20,337.3 tons/km² |
| Northern Cape | 8,446,511 tn | 6.92 tn | 22.7 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
Upington CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 550,378 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,337.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/11 | 6:07 PM | 4.3 | 85.8 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/11 | 11:34 PM | 4.6 | 96.5 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/11 | 9:19 PM | 4.6 | 89.6 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/11 | 2:39 AM | 4.4 | 88.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/11 | 5:36 PM | 4.4 | 88.6 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/11 | 6:14 AM | 4.2 | 92 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/11 | 12:56 PM | 4.1 | 85.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Upington
Upington is a town founded in 1884 and located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, on the banks of the Orange River. The town was originally called Olyfenhoudtsdrif ('Olive wood drift'), due to the abundance of olive wood trees in the area..
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