Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Calvinia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 24 |
| Banks | 8 |
| Clothing stores | 7 |
| Hospitals | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Public administration | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Gas station | 5 |
| Automotive | 5 |
| Shopping | 5 |
Calvinia Facts
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Population | 1,482 |
| Male Population | 698 (47.1%) |
| Female Population | 784 (52.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +33.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -26.3% |
| Median Age | 39.1 years (Male: 35.1, Female: 41.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,736 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 27 |
| Neighborhoods | Calvinia, Newtown, 28, Brandvlei |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -31.47069, 19.77601 |
| Postal Codes | 8190 |
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Calvinia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,110 | 1,769 | 2,011 | 2,045 | 1,482 | 1,494 | 1,523 |
| Population Density | 250.1 / km² | 398.6 / km² | 453.2 / km² | 460.8 / km² | 334 / km² | 336.7 / km² | 343.2 / km² |
Calvinia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 26.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvinia | +33.5% | -16.2% | -26.3% |
| Northern Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Calvinia Median Age
Median Age: 39.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvinia | 39.1 yrs | 41.9 yrs | 35.1 yrs |
| Northern Cape | 25.8 yrs | 26.7 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Calvinia Population Density
Population Density: 334 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvinia | 1,482 | 4.438 km² | 334 / km² |
| Northern Cape | 1.2 million | 372,889.4 km² | 3.3 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Calvinia 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 Calvinia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Calvinia
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Calvinia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Calvinia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Calvinia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,480 | $7,370 | $10,869 | $11,304 | $11,555 | $11,075 | $11,203 | $11,736 |
| Total GDP | $65.5M | $68.5M | $102.2M | $107.1M | $112.3M | $113.9M | $113M | $118.9M |
Calvinia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvinia | 10,842 tn | 7.32 tn | 2,443.4 tons/km² |
| Northern Cape | 8,446,511 tn | 6.92 tn | 22.7 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,842 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,443.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Calvinia
Calvinia is a regional town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa named after the French religious reformer Jean Calvin. The town falls under the Hantam Local Municipality which forms part of the Namakwa District Municipality. The Calvinia di..
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