Categories in Witbank
Alternative Fuel StationAuto Body Parts SupplierAuto Electrical ServiceAuto Parts StoreBattery StoreBody repairCar Accessories StoreCar Battery StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashDiesel Engine Repair ServiceEngine Rebuilding ServiceGas StationMechanicNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire ShopTruck parts supplierTruck Repair ShopTrucks and trailersUsed car dealersWheel Alignment ServiceWheel StoreAgricultural ProductionAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerAluminum Frames SupplierAluminum SupplierAluminum WindowBeauty Product SupplierBottled Water SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCleaning Products SupplierClothing SupplierCoal ExporterCoal supplierCommercial PrinterComputer WholesalerConstruction Equipment SupplierDiesel Fuel SupplierDigital Printing ServiceElectrical Equipment SupplierEquipment supplierFactoryFarmingFire Protection Equipment SupplierFood Products Supplier
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Witbank
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 213 | 17 years |
| Corporate management | 171 | 21 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 149 | 29 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 134 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 132 | — |
| Other accommodation | 121 | 21 years |
| Clothing stores | 121 | — |
| Car repair | 117 | — |
| Education | 117 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 113 | 23 years |
| Technical construction services | 105 | 27 years |
| Health and medical | 101 | — |
| Churches | 98 | — |
Witbank Facts
| Area | 26.5 km² |
| Population | 43,706 |
| Male Population | 22,334 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 21,372 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +547.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +101.5% |
| Median Age | 31.6 years (Male: 31.3, Female: 32) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,798 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 13 |
| Neighborhoods | Witbank, Del Judor, Klipfontein, Die Heuwel, Zeekoewater 311-Js |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -25.87133, 29.23323 |
| Postal Codes | 1032, 1034, 1036, 1038, 1039, More |
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Witbank Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,748 | 14,211 | 21,687 | 36,081 | 43,706 | 47,432 | 48,637 |
| Population Density | 254.6 / km² | 536.3 / km² | 818.4 / km² | 1,361.5 / km² | 1,649.3 / km² | 1,789.9 / km² | 1,835.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWitbank Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 101.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witbank | +547.7% | +207.6% | +101.5% |
| Mpumalanga | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Witbank Median Age
Median Age: 31.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witbank | 31.6 yrs | 32 yrs | 31.3 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)
Witbank Population Density
Population Density: 1,649 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witbank | 43,706 | 26.5 km² | 1,649 / 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
Witbank 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 Witbank
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Witbank
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Witbank
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Witbank
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Witbank
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
Witbank Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,301 | $11,291 | $11,366 | $11,833 | $12,651 | $12,278 | $11,595 | $11,798 |
| Total GDP | $727.2M | $793.6M | $919.9M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.9B |
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
Witbank CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witbank | 342,500 tn | 7.84 tn | 12,924.5 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
Witbank CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 342,500 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,924.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/18 | 11:47 PM | 4.6 | 73.2 km | 5,000 m | 6km WNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/18 | 1:34 AM | 4.3 | 95.4 km | 5,000 m | 32km NNE of Breyten, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/08 | 2:00 PM | 3.6 | 26.5 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/06 | 2:55 PM | 3.6 | 70.9 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/02 | 3:16 AM | 4.7 | 63.8 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/93 | 9:19 PM | 3.6 | 86.3 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/93 | 1:39 PM | 3.3 | 25.1 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/93 | 1:29 PM | 3.4 | 97.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/91 | 9:39 PM | 3.7 | 93.3 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/87 | 9:02 PM | 3.9 | 94.4 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Witbank
Witbank (/ˈvɪtbəŋk/; Afrikaans for White Ridge), also known as eMalahleni (meaning "place of coal") is a city situated on the Highveld of Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the eMalahleni Local Municipality. The name Witbank is Afrikaans for White Ridg..
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