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Qacha's Nek Facts
| Area | 399.3 km² |
| Population | 31,493 |
| Male Population | 14,733 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 16,760 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +89.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.7% |
| Median Age | 21.3 years (Male: 20.4, Female: 22) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,264 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -30.11537, 28.68936 |
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Qacha's Nek Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,637 | 23,386 | 26,759 | 29,870 | 31,493 | 33,196 | 34,554 |
| Population Density | 41.7 / km² | 58.6 / km² | 67 / km² | 74.8 / km² | 78.9 / km² | 83.1 / km² | 86.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridQacha's Nek Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qacha's Nek | +89.3% | +34.7% | +17.7% |
| Qacha's Nek District | — | — | — |
| Lesotho | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Qacha's Nek Median Age
Median Age: 21.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qacha's Nek | 21.3 yrs | 22 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
| Qacha's Nek District | 20.5 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
| Lesotho | 21.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 21 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Qacha's Nek Population Density
Population Density: 78.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qacha's Nek | 31,493 | 399.3 km² | 78.9 / km² |
| Qacha's Nek District | 75,062 | 2,022.6 km² | 37.1 / km² |
| Lesotho | 2.1 million | 30,559.1 km² | 69.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Qacha's Nek Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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
Qacha's Nek Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,771 | $1,532 | $1,671 | $1,938 | $2,082 | $2,373 | $2,200 | $2,264 |
| Total GDP | $28.7M | $26M | $29M | $32.9M | $35.8M | $42.3M | $40.8M | $43.4M |
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
Qacha's Nek CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qacha's Nek | 59,573 tn | 1.89 tn | 149.2 tons/km² |
| Qacha's Nek District | 130,524 tn | 1.74 tn | 64.5 tons/km² |
| Lesotho | 3,825,244 tn | 1.8 tn | 125.2 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
Qacha's Nek CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 59,573 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 149.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.1) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/16 | 6:40 PM | 4.5 | 10.9 km | 10,000 m | 10km W of Qacha's Nek, Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/02 | 10:09 PM | 4.3 | 67.3 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/02 | 9:50 PM | 4.3 | 93.1 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/95 | 11:26 PM | 3.7 | 90.1 km | 5,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/94 | 5:26 AM | 3.4 | 77.9 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/90 | 11:20 PM | 3.1 | 27.6 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/89 | 6:16 AM | 4.9 | 48.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/88 | 7:30 PM | 4.6 | 56.2 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/87 | 11:45 AM | 4.2 | 78.2 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/87 | 11:59 AM | 3.6 | 60.5 km | 5,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Qacha's Nek
Qacha's Nek is, since 1888, the camptown (capital) of Qacha's Nek District in Lesotho, only two kilometers from the South African border at 1,980 meters (6,500 ft) above sea level. It has a population of approximately 8 000 (2004). It is home to Mach..
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