Categories in Plettenberg Bay
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Plettenberg Bay
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 432 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 118 | — |
| Real estate | 90 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 79 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 57 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 57 | — |
| Clothing stores | 56 | — |
| Corporate management | 42 | — |
| Beauty salons | 41 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 39 | 24 years |
Plettenberg Bay Facts
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Population | 3,391 |
| Male Population | 1,685 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,706 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +933.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +122.1% |
| Median Age | 48.2 years (Male: 47, Female: 49.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,033 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 44 |
| Neighborhoods | Plettenberg Bay, Brackenridge Private Residential Estate, The Crags, Keurboomstrand, Whale Rock Ridge |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.05274, 23.37160 |
| Postal Codes | 6600 |
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Plettenberg Bay Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 328 | 862 | 1,527 | 3,166 | 3,391 | 3,717 | 4,077 |
| Population Density | 69.1 / km² | 181.5 / km² | 321.5 / km² | 666.5 / km² | 713.9 / km² | 782.5 / km² | 858.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPlettenberg Bay Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 122.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay | +933.8% | +293.4% | +122.1% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Plettenberg Bay Median Age
Median Age: 48.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay | 48.2 yrs | 49.3 yrs | 47 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)
Plettenberg Bay Population Density
Population Density: 714 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay | 3,391 | 4.75 km² | 714 / 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
Plettenberg Bay Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Plettenberg Bay
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Plettenberg Bay
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
Plettenberg Bay Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,767 | $11,501 | $11,251 | $12,990 | $11,663 | $7,069 | $6,695 | $7,033 |
| Total GDP | $64.7M | $101.5M | $117.8M | $170.3M | $195.8M | $150.8M | $155.9M | $170.3M |
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
Plettenberg Bay CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay | 10,897 tn | 3.21 tn | 2,294.2 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
Plettenberg Bay CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,897 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,294.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.3) |
* 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.
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay, nicknamed Plet or Plett, is the primary town of the Bitou Local Municipality in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. As of the census of 2001, there were 29,149 population. It was originally named Bahia Formosa ("beautiful bay"..
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