Clocolan Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 937 |
| Male Population | 425 (45.3%) |
| Female Population | 512 (54.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -21.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -14.8% |
| Median Age | 29.3 years (Male: 26.9, Female: 32.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Clocolan, Hlohlolwane |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.91367, 27.56555 |
| Postal Codes | 9735 |
Map of Clocolan
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Clocolan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,199 | 1,268 | 1,100 | 922 | 937 | 928 | 885 |
| Population Density | 504.8 / km² | 533.9 / km² | 463.2 / km² | 388.2 / km² | 394.5 / km² | 390.7 / km² | 372.6 / km² |
Clocolan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 14.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clocolan | -21.9% | -26.1% | -14.8% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Clocolan Median Age
Median Age: 29.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clocolan | 29.3 yrs | 32.2 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Clocolan Population Density
Population Density: 395 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clocolan | 937 | 2.375 km² | 395 / 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 |
Clocolan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Clocolan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Clocolan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clocolan | 5,529 tn | 5.9 tn | 2,328 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,529 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,328 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/16 | 6:22 AM | 4.3 | 84.1 km | 5,000 m | 45km SSE of Maseru, Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/15 | 1:44 PM | 4.2 | 88.2 km | 5,000 m | 25km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/93 | 10:38 PM | 3.8 | 85.6 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/84 | 4:49 AM | 4.8 | 91.5 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/77 | 3:41 PM | 4.9 | 99.5 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Clocolan
Clocolan, established in 1906, is a small town in the Free State province of South Africa. The Basotho called the place Hlohlolwane (Hlohla-o-lwane, "get up and fight"). New inhabitants mispronounced the name and called it Clocolan. west of Prynn’s ..
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