Categories in Vryheid
Alternative Fuel StationAuto Electrical ServiceAuto glassAuto Parts StoreBody repairBrake ShopCar Battery StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire repair shopTire ShopUsed car dealersWheel Alignment ServiceBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterDiesel Fuel SupplierFarmingFood Products SupplierFuel supplierImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierPoultry FarmSecurity System SupplierWholesalersChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreMen's clothingPlus Size Clothing StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderChurchesCommunity CenterForestry ServiceGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligious InstitutionReligious OrganizationShipping CompanyCell phone accessory storeElectronics Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vryheid
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 90 |
| Car repair | 59 |
| Clothing stores | 58 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Education | 49 |
| Other accommodation | 40 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 36 |
| Gas station | 35 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 35 |
| Shopping other | 35 |
| Churches | 33 |
Vryheid Facts
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population | 457 |
| Male Population | 237 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 220 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.2% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 27.8, Female: 25.1) |
| Area Codes | 34 |
| Neighborhoods | Vryheid, Louwsburg, Bhekuzulu, eMondlo, VRYHEID |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -27.76952, 30.79165 |
| Postal Codes | 3100 |
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Vryheid Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 378 | 367 | 400 | 434 | 457 |
| Population Density | 864 / km² | 838.9 / km² | 914.3 / km² | 992 / km² | 1,044.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vryheid Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vryheid | +14.8% | +18.3% | +8.5% |
| 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
Vryheid Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vryheid | 26.5 yrs | 25.1 yrs | 27.8 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)
Vryheid Population Density
Population Density: 1,045 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vryheid | 457 | 0.438 km² | 1,045 / 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
Vryheid 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vryheid
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vryheid
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
Vryheid CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vryheid | 2,664 tn | 5.83 tn | 6,088.7 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
Vryheid CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,664 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,088.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/12 | 6:56 PM | 4.4 | 69.9 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/93 | 2:06 PM | 3.3 | 89.1 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/82 | 1:41 PM | 4.5 | 26.9 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/80 | 12:58 AM | 4.7 | 65.2 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vryheid
Vryheid is a coal mining and cattle ranching town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Vryheid is Afrikaans for "freedom" or "liberty".
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