Categories in Parys
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationTire ShopBottled Water SupplierDiesel Fuel SupplierDigital Printing ServiceFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFuel supplierFurniture MakerGranite SupplierScrap Metal DealerSolar Energy Equipment SupplierWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceLeather Goods StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesSatellite Communication ServiceAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationRetirement HomeSolar Energy CompanyState PoliceComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreInformation servicesSoftware CompanyBuilding Construction ContractorCivil engineeringConstructionConstruction of buildingsContractorHardware storeHome Goods StoreHome Improvement StorePaint Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Parys
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 145 |
| Shopping | 100 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Real estate | 82 |
| Corporate management | 51 |
| Clothing stores | 50 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 48 |
| Education | 39 |
| Churches | 35 |
| Car repair | 34 |
| Hardware store | 33 |
| Hotels and motels | 32 |
| Apartments | 31 |
Parys Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 18,602 |
| Male Population | 8,698 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 9,904 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +69.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.4% |
| Median Age | 31.4 years (Male: 29.3, Female: 34) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,153 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Parys, Tumahole, Parys Industria, PARYS, Parys Golf & Country Estate |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.90330, 27.45727 |
| Postal Codes | 9585 |
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Parys Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,986 | 13,270 | 14,596 | 14,344 | 18,602 | 18,607 | 18,757 |
| Population Density | 1,352.1 / km² | 1,633.2 / km² | 1,796.4 / km² | 1,765.4 / km² | 2,289.5 / km² | 2,290.1 / km² | 2,308.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridParys Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 27.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parys | +69.3% | +40.2% | +27.4% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Parys Median Age
Median Age: 31.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parys | 31.4 yrs | 34 yrs | 29.3 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Parys Population Density
Population Density: 2,290 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parys | 18,602 | 8.1 km² | 2,290 / km² |
| Free State (province) | 2.7 million | 129,825.2 km² | 21.2 / 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
Parys Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Parys
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Parys
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Parys
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Parys
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
Parys Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $15,704 | $13,195 | $19,701 | $22,921 | $22,949 | $21,911 | $19,573 | $20,153 |
| Total GDP | $33.1M | $29.4M | $44M | $50.7M | $51M | $50.9M | $44M | $45.5M |
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
Parys CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parys | 144,725 tn | 7.78 tn | 17,812.3 tons/km² |
| Free State (province) | 17,793,024 tn | 6.47 tn | 137.1 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
Parys CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 144,725 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,812.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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 | 47.5 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/18 | 5:39 AM | 4.3 | 46.9 km | 5,000 m | 26km ESE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/18 | 6:09 PM | 4.5 | 45.4 km | 5,000 m | 9km W of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 54.3 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 49.9 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/18 | 12:08 PM | 4.4 | 53.2 km | 5,000 m | 7km N of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/18 | 6:22 AM | 4.6 | 46.4 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 3:55 PM | 4.5 | 56.1 km | 5,000 m | 10km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/18 | 7:12 AM | 4.2 | 55.4 km | 5,000 m | 8km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/17 | 4:18 AM | 4.4 | 51.5 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Parys
Parys (pronounced /ˈpɑːreɪs/) is a town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in the Free State province of South Africa. The name of the town is the Afrikaans translation of Paris. The name was given by a German surveyor named Schilbach who had pa..
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