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Bothasig Facts
| Area | 43.3 km² |
| Population | 43,956 |
| Male Population | 23,043 (52.4%) |
| Female Population | 20,913 (47.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +300.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +56.0% |
| Median Age | 25.9 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 25.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,301 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Bothasig, Richwood, Monte Vista, Edgemead, Milnerton |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -33.86042, 18.54461 |
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Bothasig Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,978 | 19,915 | 28,170 | 41,067 | 43,956 | 47,403 | 51,341 |
| Population Density | 253.8 / km² | 460.5 / km² | 651.3 / km² | 949.5 / km² | 1,016.3 / km² | 1,096 / km² | 1,187.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBothasig Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 56% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothasig | +300.4% | +120.7% | +56% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bothasig Median Age
Median Age: 25.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothasig | 25.9 yrs | 25.1 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bothasig Population Density
Population Density: 1,016 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothasig | 43,956 | 43.3 km² | 1,016 / km² |
| Western Cape | 6.3 million | 129,462.2 km² | 49 / 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
Bothasig 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.
Neighborhoods in Bothasig
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bothasig
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bothasig
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Bothasig
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bothasig
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
Bothasig Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,894 | $17,865 | $18,893 | $21,128 | $22,021 | $21,417 | $19,512 | $20,301 |
| Total GDP | $455.6M | $488M | $577.3M | $709.5M | $818.8M | $885.8M | $918.4M | $990.6M |
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
Bothasig CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothasig | 458,340 tn | 10.43 tn | 10,597.5 tons/km² |
| Western Cape | 47,665,323 tn | 7.51 tn | 368.2 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
Bothasig CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 458,340 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,597.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Bothasig
Bothasig also known as 'The Sig' is a suburban area of the City of Cape Town in Western Cape, South Africa. It is located north of Edgemead and east of Milnerton. It is located approximately 15 km north-east of the Cape Town city centre. 2,5 km from..
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