Categories in Mdantsane
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mdantsane
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 112 |
| Clothing stores | 40 |
| Shopping | 36 |
| Churches | 35 |
| Corporate management | 28 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 26 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Construction of buildings | 23 |
| Atm's | 19 |
| Health and medical | 19 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 17 |
| Beauty salons | 16 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
Mdantsane Facts
| Area | 31.4 km² |
| Population | 133,267 |
| Male Population | 62,951 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 70,316 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +61.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.3% |
| Median Age | 27 years (Male: 25.4, Female: 28.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,691 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Mdantsane Unit 1, Mdantsane Unit 2, Mdantsane Unit 6, Mdantsane Unit 5, Mdantsane Unit 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -32.93324, 27.77656 |
| Postal Codes | 5219, 5225 |
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Mdantsane Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,524 | 113,804 | 131,618 | 142,619 | 133,267 | 134,295 | 136,335 |
| Population Density | 2,630.2 / km² | 3,627.2 / km² | 4,195 / km² | 4,545.6 / km² | 4,247.6 / km² | 4,280.3 / km² | 4,345.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMdantsane Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mdantsane | +61.5% | +17.1% | +1.3% |
| Eastern Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mdantsane Median Age
Median Age: 27 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mdantsane | 27 yrs | 28.7 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
| Eastern Cape | 23.1 yrs | 25 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mdantsane Population Density
Population Density: 4,248 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mdantsane | 133,267 | 31.4 km² | 4,248 / km² |
| Eastern Cape | 6.6 million | 168,966 km² | 39 / 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
Mdantsane Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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 Mdantsane
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mdantsane
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mdantsane
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mdantsane
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
Mdantsane Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,462 | $6,762 | $6,742 | $7,686 | $9,614 | $13,255 | $10,602 | $10,691 |
| Total GDP | $789.8M | $721.6M | $765.4M | $884.1M | $1.1B | $1.6B | $1.3B | $1.3B |
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
Mdantsane CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mdantsane | 1,106,132 tn | 8.3 tn | 35,255.2 tons/km² |
| Eastern Cape | 38,642,171 tn | 5.86 tn | 228.7 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
Mdantsane CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,106,132 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 35,255.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Mdantsane
Mdantsane is a South African township situated between East London and King William's Town in the Eastern Cape province. It houses the second biggest shopping mall in the Eastern Cape Province (Mdantsane City and open since April 2008). The original ..
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