Categories in Aliwal North
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar repairGas StationNew car dealersOil Change ServiceDiesel Fuel SupplierFarmingFuel supplierClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeElectronics StoreAppliance StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHome Improvement StoreEducationElementary SchoolKindergartenPrimary SchoolRecording StudioWedding VenueBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsMeal TakeawayRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sBanksFinancial ConsultantFinancial InstitutionFinancial PlannerInvestment BankInvestment ServiceSavings BankCemeteryFuneral HomeHospitalsMedical clinic
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aliwal North
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 40 |
| Clothing stores | 26 |
| Car repair | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Shopping | 16 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 |
| Atm's | 13 |
| Electronics stores | 12 |
| Banks | 12 |
| Automotive | 11 |
| Finance other | 10 |
| Shopping other | 10 |
Aliwal North Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 7,869 |
| Male Population | 3,662 (46.5%) |
| Female Population | 4,207 (53.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +146.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.3% |
| Median Age | 26 years (Male: 25, Female: 26.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,374 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Aliwal North, Dukathole, CBD, Floukraal, Sterkspruit |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -30.69366, 26.71141 |
| Postal Codes | 9750 |
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Aliwal North Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,198 | 5,008 | 6,331 | 7,834 | 7,869 | 7,764 | 7,683 |
| Population Density | 741.6 / km² | 1,161.3 / km² | 1,468.1 / km² | 1,816.6 / km² | 1,824.7 / km² | 1,800.3 / km² | 1,781.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAliwal North Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 24.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliwal North | +146.1% | +57.1% | +24.3% |
| Eastern Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aliwal North Median Age
Median Age: 26 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliwal North | 26 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Eastern Cape | 23.1 yrs | 25 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Aliwal North Population Density
Population Density: 1,825 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliwal North | 7,869 | 4.313 km² | 1,825 / km² |
| Eastern Cape | 6.6 million | 168,966 km² | 39 / 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
Aliwal North Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 Aliwal North
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Aliwal North
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Aliwal North
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aliwal North
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
Aliwal North Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,591 | $5,194 | $5,097 | $4,709 | $4,061 | $4,568 | $3,372 | $3,374 |
| Total GDP | $135M | $161.2M | $161.8M | $156.3M | $143.6M | $174.2M | $124.2M | $123.7M |
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
Aliwal North CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliwal North | 46,054 tn | 5.85 tn | 10,679.2 tons/km² |
| Eastern Cape | 38,642,171 tn | 5.86 tn | 228.7 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
Aliwal North CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 46,054 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,679.2 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.
Aliwal North
Aliwal North (Afrikaans: Aliwal-Noord) is a town in central South Africa on the Orange River, Eastern Cape Province. Aliwal North is the seat of the Maletswai Local Municipality within the Joe Gqabi District Municipality.
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