Bekkersdal Facts
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population | 37,740 |
| Male Population | 19,310 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 18,430 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +30.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.4% |
| Median Age | 26.2 years (Male: 26.6, Female: 25.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Bekkersdal |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.28336, 27.69926 |
| Postal Codes | 1782 |
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Bekkersdal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,840 | 36,602 | 40,305 | 40,409 | 37,740 | 38,912 | 40,304 |
| Population Density | 8,389.8 / km² | 10,647.9 / km² | 11,725.1 / km² | 11,755.3 / km² | 10,978.9 / km² | 11,319.9 / km² | 11,724.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBekkersdal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekkersdal | +30.9% | +3.1% | -6.4% |
| Gauteng | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bekkersdal Median Age
Median Age: 26.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekkersdal | 26.2 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Gauteng | 28.1 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bekkersdal Population Density
Population Density: 10,979 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekkersdal | 37,740 | 3.438 km² | 10,979 / km² |
| Gauteng | 13.5 million | 18,178.3 km² | 744 / 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
Bekkersdal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Bekkersdal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekkersdal | 322,165 tn | 8.54 tn | 93,720.8 tons/km² |
| Gauteng | 126,172,862 tn | 9.33 tn | 6,940.8 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
Bekkersdal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 322,165 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 93,720.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/19 | 9:32 AM | 4.8 | 26.4 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/19 | 4:56 AM | 4.9 | 9.9 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 18.7 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 23.2 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/18 | 12:08 PM | 4.4 | 24.9 km | 5,000 m | 7km N of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 18.3 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 3:55 PM | 4.5 | 20 km | 5,000 m | 10km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 13.4 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 5:16 AM | 4.2 | 20.1 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.4 | 11.7 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bekkersdal
Bekkersdal is a township situated 7 km east of Westonaria and 14 km south of Randfontein in the Gauteng province. It was established in 1945, to house Africans who worked in town and at the surrounding gold mines. In 1983 the township was granted mun..
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