Categories in Volksrust
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar repairGas StationMechanicOil Change ServiceTire ShopDiesel Fuel SupplierFarmingFuel supplierClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreWomen's clothingMobile phone storesChurchesReligious OrganizationElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHome Improvement StoreEducationEducational InstitutionKindergartenPrimary SchoolBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCoffee ShopFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsFruit and Vegetable StoreGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesMeal TakeawayRestaurantsFurniture storesPlant and Machinery HireAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionCasket serviceCemeteryDentistsMedical clinicBeauty salonsHair SalonBusiness to Business ServicePetroleum Products CompanyPrint Shop
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Volksrust
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 30 |
| Shopping | 24 |
| Churches | 24 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Atm's | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Clothing stores | 20 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 18 |
| Beauty salons | 13 |
| Car repair | 10 |
| Construction of buildings | 9 |
| Gas station | 9 |
Volksrust Facts
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Population | 6,571 |
| Male Population | 3,143 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,428 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +60.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.5% |
| Median Age | 32 years (Male: 31.1, Female: 32.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Volksrust, Vukuzakhe, Jubapark, volksrust |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -27.36541, 29.88175 |
| Postal Codes | 2470 |
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Volksrust Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,102 | 5,489 | 6,110 | 6,232 | 6,571 |
| Population Density | 676.6 / km² | 905.4 / km² | 1,007.8 / km² | 1,028 / km² | 1,083.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Volksrust Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volksrust | +51.9% | +13.5% | +2% |
| Mpumalanga | +151.2% | +62.9% | +28% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Volksrust Median Age
Median Age: 32 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volksrust | 32 yrs | 32.8 yrs | 31.1 yrs |
| Mpumalanga | 23.9 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Volksrust Population Density
Population Density: 1,084 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volksrust | 6,571 | 6.1 km² | 1,084 / km² |
| Mpumalanga | 4.3 million | 76,494.7 km² | 56.2 / 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
Volksrust 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 Volksrust
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Volksrust
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Volksrust
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Volksrust
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
Volksrust CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volksrust | 50,282 tn | 7.65 tn | 8,293.9 tons/km² |
| Mpumalanga | 29,616,574 tn | 6.89 tn | 387.2 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
Volksrust CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 50,282 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,293.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/12 | 6:56 PM | 4.4 | 96.3 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/80 | 12:58 AM | 4.7 | 98.7 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Volksrust
Volksrust is a town in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa near the KwaZulu-Natal provincial border, some 240 km southeast of Johannesburg, 53 km north of Newcastle and 80 km southeast of Standerton. town was laid out in 1888 on the farms Boschp..
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