Categories in Mossel Bay
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mossel Bay
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 380 | 32 years |
| Restaurants | 184 | — |
| Shopping | 166 | — |
| Real estate | 128 | 29 years |
| Clothing stores | 103 | — |
| Beauty salons | 93 | — |
| Corporate management | 92 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 89 | — |
| Health and medical | 77 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 72 | — |
Mossel Bay Facts
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Population | 13,693 |
| Male Population | 6,583 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 7,110 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +217.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.5% |
| Median Age | 33.1 years (Male: 31.7, Female: 34.7) |
| Area Codes | 44 |
| Neighborhoods | Mossel Bay, Die Voor Bay, Mossel Bay Central, Hartenbos, Dana Bay |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.18307, 22.14605 |
| Postal Codes | 6466, 6504, 6506, 6510, 6511, More |
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Mossel Bay Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,307 | 7,392 | 9,956 | 13,523 | 13,693 | 15,000 | 16,526 |
| Population Density | 710.4 / km² | 1,219.3 / km² | 1,642.2 / km² | 2,230.6 / km² | 2,258.6 / km² | 2,474.2 / km² | 2,725.9 / km² |
Mossel Bay Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 37.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossel Bay | +217.9% | +85.2% | +37.5% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Mossel Bay Median Age
Median Age: 33.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossel Bay | 33.1 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Mossel Bay Population Density
Population Density: 2,259 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossel Bay | 13,693 | 6.1 km² | 2,259 / 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 |
Mossel Bay Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 Mossel Bay
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mossel Bay
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mossel Bay
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Mossel Bay
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mossel Bay
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Western Cape CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 47,665,323 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 368.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.5) |
* 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay (Afrikaans: Mosselbaai) is a harbour town of about 60,000 people on the Southern Cape (or Garden Route) of South Africa. It is an important tourism and farming region of the Western Cape Province. Mossel Bay lies 400 kilometres east of the..
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