Categories in Franschhoek
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Franschhoek
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 183 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 85 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 47 | 35 years |
| Hotels and motels | 44 | — |
| Art galleries | 42 | — |
| Real estate | 33 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 29 | — |
| Wine, beer and liquor stores | 28 | 17 years |
| Clothing stores | 24 | — |
| Shopping other | 24 | — |
| Corporate management | 23 | — |
| Winery | 20 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 20 | — |
| Bed and breakfasts | 19 | — |
Franschhoek Facts
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Population | 17,926 |
| Male Population | 8,933 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 8,993 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +360.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +71.5% |
| Median Age | 25.8 years (Male: 26, Female: 25.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Franschhoek, Le Roux, Groot Drakenstein, Bellville South, Drakenstein |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -33.91075, 19.11980 |
| Postal Codes | 7690 |
Map of Franschhoek
Interactive Map
Franschhoek Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,893 | 7,348 | 10,455 | 15,217 | 17,926 | 19,398 | 21,184 |
| Population Density | 877.3 / km² | 1,655.9 / km² | 2,356.1 / km² | 3,429.2 / km² | 4,039.7 / km² | 4,371.4 / km² | 4,773.9 / km² |
Franschhoek Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 71.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franschhoek | +360.5% | +144% | +71.5% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Franschhoek Median Age
Median Age: 25.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franschhoek | 25.8 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 26 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Franschhoek Population Density
Population Density: 4,040 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franschhoek | 17,926 | 4.438 km² | 4,040 / 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 |
Franschhoek 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Franschhoek
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Franschhoek
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Franschhoek CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franschhoek | 144,783 tn | 8.08 tn | 32,627.2 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 144,783 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32,627.2 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.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14/70 | 7:08 PM | 5.7 | 75 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/69 | 8:03 PM | 6.3 | 75.5 km | 15,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Franschhoek
Franschhoek ("French Corner", Dutch spelling before 1947 Fransche Hoek) is a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa. It is about 75 kilometres from Cape Town and has a population of slightl..
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