Categories in Botshabelo
Car WashGas StationDiesel Fuel SupplierFuel supplierChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterChristian ChurchChurchesElectrical SubstationGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationElectronics StoreAppliance StoreBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHome Improvement StoreEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolKindergartenPrimary SchoolArtistGraphic DesignerPhotographerWebsite DesignerBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesMeal TakeawayPubRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sBanksFinancial ConsultantFinancial InstitutionInvestment BankInvestment Service
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Botshabelo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 71 |
| Shopping | 45 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 41 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Clothing stores | 36 |
| Churches | 25 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 20 |
| Atm's | 18 |
| Corporate management | 17 |
| Religion | 14 |
| Furniture stores | 13 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 12 |
| Health and medical | 12 |
Botshabelo Facts
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population | 32,858 |
| Male Population | 15,249 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 17,609 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +94.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.6% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 22.1, Female: 25.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,638 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Botshabelo-BA, Botshabelo Rural, Botshabelo-IA, Botshabelo-H, Botshabelo-C |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.27016, 26.70520 |
| Postal Codes | 9781 |
Map of Botshabelo
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Botshabelo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,926 | 27,281 | 33,050 | 39,893 | 32,858 | 34,200 | 35,832 |
| Population Density | 1,488 / km² | 2,398.3 / km² | 2,905.5 / km² | 3,507.1 / km² | 2,888.6 / km² | 3,006.6 / km² | 3,150.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBotshabelo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 0.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | +94.1% | +20.4% | -0.6% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Botshabelo Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 23.6 yrs | 25.2 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Botshabelo Population Density
Population Density: 2,889 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 32,858 | 11.4 km² | 2,889 / km² |
| Free State (province) | 2.7 million | 129,825.2 km² | 21.2 / 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
Botshabelo 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 Botshabelo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Botshabelo
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Botshabelo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Botshabelo
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
Botshabelo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $15,315 | $13,676 | $11,608 | $14,154 | $15,267 | $13,582 | $14,720 | $13,638 |
| Total GDP | $139.1M | $138.1M | $122.8M | $157.1M | $180.5M | $176.2M | $192.8M | $181.5M |
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
Botshabelo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 289,921 tn | 8.82 tn | 25,487.5 tons/km² |
| Free State (province) | 17,793,024 tn | 6.47 tn | 137.1 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
Botshabelo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 289,921 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,487.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15/17 | 1:31 PM | 4.4 | 63.8 km | 5,000 m | 58km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Botshabelo
Botshabelo, meaning "a place of refuge", is a large black settlement set up by the then apartheid government 45 km east of Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa. Population is mainly composed of people speaking Southern Sotho and Xhosa.
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