Categories in Fochville
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Fochville
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 49 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 25 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Other accommodation | 22 |
| Corporate management | 22 |
| Car repair | 20 |
| Real estate | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Clothing stores | 16 |
| Atm's | 15 |
| Churches | 14 |
| Gas station | 14 |
| Beauty salons | 14 |
| Construction of buildings | 14 |
| Religion | 13 |
Fochville Facts
| Area | 8.7 km² |
| Population | 9,341 |
| Male Population | 4,571 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,770 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +3.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -8.5% |
| Median Age | 33.2 years (Male: 33.7, Female: 32.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Fochville, Kokosi, Klerksdorp, FOCHVILLE, Fochvllle |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.48862, 27.49387 |
| Postal Codes | 2515 |
Map of Fochville
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Fochville Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,056 | 10,198 | 10,210 | 8,971 | 9,341 | 9,542 | 9,812 |
| Population Density | 1,042.4 / km² | 1,173.9 / km² | 1,175.3 / km² | 1,032.6 / km² | 1,075.2 / km² | 1,098.4 / km² | 1,129.4 / km² |
Fochville Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 8.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fochville | +3.1% | -8.4% | -8.5% |
| North West (South African province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Fochville Median Age
Median Age: 33.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fochville | 33.2 yrs | 32.8 yrs | 33.7 yrs |
| North West (South African province) | 25.8 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Fochville Population Density
Population Density: 1,075 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fochville | 9,341 | 8.7 km² | 1,075 / km² |
| North West (South African province) | 3.7 million | 104,881.7 km² | 35.4 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Fochville Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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 Fochville
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Fochville
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Fochville CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fochville | 80,294 tn | 8.6 tn | 9,242.5 tons/km² |
| North West (South African province) | 23,158,264 tn | 6.24 tn | 220.8 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 80,294 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,242.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.5) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/19 | 9:32 AM | 4.8 | 6.2 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/18 | 6:09 PM | 4.5 | 9.7 km | 5,000 m | 9km W of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 13.8 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/18 | 12:08 PM | 4.4 | 7.1 km | 5,000 m | 7km N of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/18 | 6:22 AM | 4.6 | 6.9 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 12.5 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 3:55 PM | 4.5 | 10.9 km | 5,000 m | 10km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/18 | 7:12 AM | 4.2 | 9.7 km | 5,000 m | 8km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/16 | 12:43 AM | 4.4 | 4.4 km | 5,000 m | 4km NE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/16 | 10:32 PM | 4.3 | 2.6 km | 5,000 m | 2km SSW of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Fochville
Fochville is a farming and mining town situated in Gauteng province in South Africa and makes a part of the Merafong City Local Municipality which also includes Kokosi, Carletonville and Khutsong. the area surrounding Fochville are a number of Sotho..
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