Categories in Boksburg
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Boksburg
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 921 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 815 | 31 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 570 | 30 years |
| Car repair | 527 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 386 | 26 years |
| Shopping other | 354 | 29 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 335 | 35 years |
| Electronics stores | 332 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 315 | 27 years |
| Beauty salons | 302 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 290 | 31 years |
| Technical construction services | 289 | 30 years |
| Clothing stores | 261 | — |
Boksburg Facts
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Population | 15,003 |
| Male Population | 7,248 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 7,755 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +191.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.5% |
| Median Age | 35.4 years (Male: 34.5, Female: 36.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $17,179 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Jet Park, Anderbolt, Boksburg, Beyers Park, Boksburg North |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.21197, 28.25958 |
| Postal Codes | 1459, 1460, 1465, 1469, 1470, More |
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Boksburg Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,156 | 9,002 | 12,344 | 17,062 | 15,003 | 16,252 | 17,300 |
| Population Density | 518.8 / km² | 905.9 / km² | 1,242.2 / km² | 1,716.9 / km² | 1,509.7 / km² | 1,635.4 / km² | 1,740.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBoksburg Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boksburg | +191% | +66.7% | +21.5% |
| Gauteng | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boksburg Median Age
Median Age: 35.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boksburg | 35.4 yrs | 36.2 yrs | 34.5 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)
Boksburg Population Density
Population Density: 1,510 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boksburg | 15,003 | 9.9 km² | 1,510 / 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
Boksburg 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 Boksburg
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Boksburg
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Boksburg
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Boksburg
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
Boksburg Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,157 | $17,448 | $18,540 | $20,211 | $21,305 | $17,600 | $16,468 | $17,179 |
| Total GDP | $1.7B | $1.9B | $2.6B | $3.2B | $3.7B | $3.4B | $3.6B | $3.8B |
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
Boksburg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boksburg | 147,672 tn | 9.84 tn | 14,860.1 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
Boksburg CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 147,672 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,860.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 4:56 AM | 4.9 | 46.7 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 68.6 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 67.8 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 72.3 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 45.6 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 5:16 AM | 4.2 | 53.4 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.4 | 44.9 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/17 | 4:18 AM | 4.4 | 68.5 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/17 | 2:02 PM | 4.4 | 68.7 km | 5,000 m | 7km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/16 | 4:16 PM | 4.6 | 69.4 km | 5,000 m | 16km ESE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Boksburg
Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. It was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok. The Main Reef Road linked Boksburg to all the other..
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