Categories in Melkbosstrand
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Melkbosstrand
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 41 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 27 | — |
| Real estate | 25 | — |
| Restaurants | 24 | — |
| Beauty salons | 23 | — |
| Shopping | 21 | — |
| Shopping other | 15 | — |
| Advertising and marketing | 14 | — |
| Physical education | 11 | — |
| Hairdressers | 11 | — |
Melkbosstrand Facts
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population | 7,120 |
| Male Population | 3,419 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,701 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +353.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +77.9% |
| Median Age | 39.9 years (Male: 39.5, Female: 40.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Melkbosstrand, Atlantic Beach Golf Estate, Van Riebeeckstrand, Cape Town CBD - Foreshore, Duynefontein |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -33.72614, 18.44286 |
Map of Melkbosstrand
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Melkbosstrand Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,569 | 2,855 | 4,003 | 5,633 | 7,120 | 7,925 | 8,685 |
| Population Density | 339.2 / km² | 617.3 / km² | 865.5 / km² | 1,217.9 / km² | 1,539.5 / km² | 1,713.5 / km² | 1,877.8 / km² |
Melkbosstrand Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 77.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melkbosstrand | +353.8% | +149.4% | +77.9% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Melkbosstrand Median Age
Median Age: 39.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melkbosstrand | 39.9 yrs | 40.2 yrs | 39.5 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Melkbosstrand Population Density
Population Density: 1,540 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melkbosstrand | 7,120 | 4.625 km² | 1,540 / 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 |
Melkbosstrand Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
Neighborhoods in Melkbosstrand
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Melkbosstrand
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Melkbosstrand
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Melkbosstrand
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Melkbosstrand
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Melkbosstrand CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melkbosstrand | 49,450 tn | 6.95 tn | 10,692 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) | 49,450 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,692 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.
Melkbosstrand
Melkbosstrand (Afrikaans for "Milkbush beach") is a coastal village and beach located on the South West Coast of South Africa, 35 km north of Cape Town. after the species of Euphorbiaceae bushes which grow on the dunes and give off a milky latex lik..
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