Categories in Khorixas
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Khorixas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 6 |
| Other accommodation | 5 |
Khorixas Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 7,333 |
| Male Population | 3,597 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,736 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +431.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +60.8% |
| Median Age | 17.9 years (Male: 17.6, Female: 18.1) |
| Area Codes | 67 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -20.36667, 14.96667 |
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Khorixas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,379 | 2,917 | 4,560 | 7,079 | 7,333 | 8,107 | 8,944 |
| Population Density | 469.4 / km² | 993 / km² | 1,552.3 / km² | 2,409.9 / km² | 2,496.3 / km² | 2,759.8 / km² | 3,044.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKhorixas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 60.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khorixas | +431.8% | +151.4% | +60.8% |
| Kunene Region | — | — | — |
| Namibia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Khorixas Median Age
Median Age: 17.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khorixas | 17.9 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Kunene Region | 19.9 yrs | 20 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Khorixas Population Density
Population Density: 2,496 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khorixas | 7,333 | 2.938 km² | 2,496 / km² |
| Kunene Region | 106,962 | 115,143.7 km² | 0.9 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Khorixas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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
Khorixas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khorixas | 24,476 tn | 3.34 tn | 8,332.3 tons/km² |
| Kunene Region | 263,463 tn | 2.46 tn | 2.3 tons/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,182 tn | 2.84 tn | 8.6 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
Khorixas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,476 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,332.3 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/18 | 2:58 PM | 4.8 | 72.6 km | 10,000 m | 72km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/18 | 12:04 PM | 4.2 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | 75km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/18 | 7:08 AM | 5 | 73.4 km | 10,000 m | 73km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 8:32 AM | 4.8 | 67.6 km | 11,250 m | 67km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/16 | 11:04 AM | 4.7 | 47.8 km | 10,000 m | 47km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/16 | 7:15 PM | 4.7 | 52.4 km | 12,320 m | 52km NW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/12 | 4:43 AM | 4.8 | 57.5 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/09 | 8:14 AM | 5.1 | 67.4 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Khorixas
Khorixas is a town of 6,000 inhabitants in southern Kunene Region, Namibia. It was previously the capital of the Damaraland bantustan prior to Namibia's independence. It is located in Khorixas Constituency. Most of the inhabitants are from the Damara..
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