Categories in Lenasia
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lenasia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 259 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 139 | — |
| Car repair | 135 | 30 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 129 | — |
| Clothing stores | 121 | — |
| Electronics stores | 72 | — |
| Education | 70 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 66 | — |
| Religion | 62 | — |
| Hardware store | 61 | — |
| Corporate management | 61 | 23 years |
Lenasia Facts
| Area | 15.1 km² |
| Population | 80,485 |
| Male Population | 40,116 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 40,369 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +348.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +55.0% |
| Median Age | 29.9 years (Male: 29.4, Female: 30.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $16,147 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Lenasia South, Rietfontein 301-Iq, Anchorville, Lenasia, Lenasia Ext1 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.32052, 27.83564 |
| Postal Codes | 1820 |
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Lenasia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,961 | 35,514 | 51,935 | 81,089 | 80,485 | 88,937 | 95,849 |
| Population Density | 1,192.4 / km² | 2,357.8 / km² | 3,448 / km² | 5,383.5 / km² | 5,343.4 / km² | 5,904.5 / km² | 6,363.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLenasia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 55% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenasia | +348.1% | +126.6% | +55% |
| Gauteng | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lenasia Median Age
Median Age: 29.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenasia | 29.9 yrs | 30.5 yrs | 29.4 yrs |
| Gauteng | 28.1 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lenasia Population Density
Population Density: 5,343 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenasia | 80,485 | 15.1 km² | 5,343 / km² |
| Gauteng | 13.5 million | 18,178.3 km² | 744 / 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
Lenasia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
Neighborhoods in Lenasia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lenasia
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lenasia
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Lenasia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lenasia
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
Lenasia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $15,321 | $18,279 | $17,420 | $18,616 | $17,308 | $18,132 | $15,972 | $16,147 |
| Total GDP | $1.5B | $2.2B | $2.6B | $3.2B | $3.4B | $4.1B | $4.2B | $4.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Lenasia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenasia | 815,799 tn | 10.14 tn | 54,161 tons/km² |
| Gauteng | 126,172,862 tn | 9.33 tn | 6,940.8 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
Lenasia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 815,799 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 54,161 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/19 | 9:32 AM | 4.8 | 33.3 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/19 | 4:56 AM | 4.9 | 5.9 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 25.1 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 26 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/18 | 12:08 PM | 4.4 | 34.9 km | 5,000 m | 7km N of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/18 | 6:22 AM | 4.6 | 33.4 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 28.3 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 3:55 PM | 4.5 | 30 km | 5,000 m | 10km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 1.7 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 5:16 AM | 4.2 | 14.5 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lenasia
Lenasia is a formerly exclusively Indian township south of Soweto in Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Lenasia is approximately 35 kilometres south west of the Johannesburg central busin..
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