Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bhisho
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration | 20 |
| Corporate management | 8 |
| Atm's | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Police and law enforcement | 6 |
| Gas station | 6 |
| Shopping | 5 |
Bhisho Facts
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population | 8,181 |
| Male Population | 3,669 (44.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,512 (55.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +146.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +52.4% |
| Median Age | 26.1 years (Male: 23.5, Female: 28.3) |
| Area Codes | 40 |
| Neighborhoods | Bisho Central, Bisho Park, Parliament Hill, Lolo Park, Amatola View |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -32.84721, 27.44218 |
| Postal Codes | 5605 |
Map of Bhisho
Interactive Map
Bhisho Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,326 | 4,675 | 5,369 | 5,789 | 8,181 | 8,236 | 8,365 |
| Population Density | 1,716.6 / km² | 2,412.9 / km² | 2,771.1 / km² | 2,987.9 / km² | 4,222.5 / km² | 4,250.8 / km² | 4,317.4 / km² |
Bhisho Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 52.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhisho | +146% | +75% | +52.4% |
| Eastern Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Bhisho Median Age
Median Age: 26.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhisho | 26.1 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Eastern Cape | 23.1 yrs | 25 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Bhisho Population Density
Population Density: 4,223 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhisho | 8,181 | 1.938 km² | 4,223 / km² |
| Eastern Cape | 6.6 million | 168,966 km² | 39 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Bhisho Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
- 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 Bhisho
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bhisho
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bhisho
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bhisho
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bhisho CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhisho | 65,011 tn | 7.95 tn | 33,553.9 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 65,011 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 33,553.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Bhisho
Bhisho (formerly Bisho) is the capital of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. The Provincial legislature and many other government departments are headquartered in the town. is the Xhosa word for buffalo, which is also the name of the river t..
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