Merweville Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 1,651 |
| Male Population | 846 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 805 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +337.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.8% |
| Median Age | 27 years (Male: 26.5, Female: 27.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Merweville |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -32.66756, 21.51554 |
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Merweville Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 377 | 717 | 1,040 | 1,554 | 1,651 | 1,820 | 2,003 |
| Population Density | 354.8 / km² | 674.8 / km² | 978.8 / km² | 1,462.6 / km² | 1,553.9 / km² | 1,712.9 / km² | 1,885.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMerweville Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 58.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merweville | +337.9% | +130.3% | +58.8% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merweville Median Age
Median Age: 27 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merweville | 27 yrs | 27.8 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)
Merweville Population Density
Population Density: 1,554 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merweville | 1,651 | 1.063 km² | 1,554 / 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
Merweville 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.
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
Merweville CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merweville | 10,797 tn | 6.54 tn | 10,161.9 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
Merweville CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,797 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,161.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/11 | 2:10 PM | 4.1 | 61.4 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/09 | 12:39 PM | 4.3 | 62.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Merweville
Merweville is a town located in Beaufort West Municipality, Western Cape. 45 km north-west of Prince Albert Road and 130 km south-east of Beaufort West. It was established on the farm Vanderbylskraal in 1904 and administered by a village management ..
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