Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Genadendal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
Genadendal Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 3,640 |
| Male Population | 1,739 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,901 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +150.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.4% |
| Median Age | 27.5 years (Male: 26.5, Female: 28.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Genadendal, Greyton |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.03779, 19.56224 |
| Postal Codes | 7234 |
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Genadendal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,453 | 2,210 | 2,902 | 3,447 | 3,640 | 3,971 | 4,336 |
| Population Density | 683.8 / km² | 1,040 / km² | 1,365.6 / km² | 1,622.1 / km² | 1,712.9 / km² | 1,868.7 / km² | 2,040.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGenadendal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 25.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genadendal | +150.5% | +64.7% | +25.4% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Genadendal Median Age
Median Age: 27.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genadendal | 27.5 yrs | 28.6 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Genadendal Population Density
Population Density: 1,713 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genadendal | 3,640 | 2.125 km² | 1,713 / 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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Genadendal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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.
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
Genadendal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genadendal | 28,847 tn | 7.92 tn | 13,575 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 |
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
Genadendal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,847 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,575 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14/70 | 7:08 PM | 5.7 | 81.3 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/69 | 8:03 PM | 6.3 | 86.9 km | 15,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Genadendal
Genadendal is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, built on the site of the oldest mission station in the country. It was originally known as Baviaanskloof.
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