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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Potchefstroom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 267 | 35 years |
| Real estate | 260 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 246 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 219 | — |
| Corporate management | 184 | 28 years |
| Education | 151 | 63 years |
| Car repair | 146 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 131 | — |
| Clothing stores | 119 | — |
| Health and medical | 113 | 41 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 110 | — |
| Atm's | 106 | — |
| Electronics stores | 105 | 22 years |
| Apartments | 95 | — |
Potchefstroom Facts
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Population | 19,866 |
| Male Population | 9,000 (45.3%) |
| Female Population | 10,866 (54.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +230.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.9% |
| Median Age | 25.1 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 24.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,153 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 18 |
| Neighborhoods | Potchefstroom, Potchindustria, Baillie Park, Ikageng, Bult |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.71667, 27.10000 |
| Postal Codes | 2520, 2522, 2523, 2525, 2526, More |
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Potchefstroom Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,011 | 10,332 | 13,999 | 19,224 | 19,866 | 21,159 | 22,079 |
| Population Density | 616.5 / km² | 1,059.7 / km² | 1,435.8 / km² | 1,971.7 / km² | 2,037.5 / km² | 2,170.2 / km² | 2,264.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPotchefstroom Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 41.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom | +230.5% | +92.3% | +41.9% |
| North West (South African province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potchefstroom Median Age
Median Age: 25.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom | 25.1 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| North West (South African province) | 25.8 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Potchefstroom Population Density
Population Density: 2,038 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom | 19,866 | 9.8 km² | 2,038 / km² |
| North West (South African province) | 3.7 million | 104,881.7 km² | 35.4 / 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
Potchefstroom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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 Potchefstroom
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Potchefstroom
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Potchefstroom
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Potchefstroom
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Potchefstroom
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
Potchefstroom 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 | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.8B |
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
Potchefstroom CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom | 159,127 tn | 8.01 tn | 16,320.7 tons/km² |
| North West (South African province) | 23,158,264 tn | 6.24 tn | 220.8 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
Potchefstroom CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 159,127 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,320.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/24/18 | 8:47 PM | 4.6 | 39.1 km | 5,000 m | 11km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/18 | 5:39 AM | 4.3 | 30.2 km | 5,000 m | 26km ESE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/18 | 8:19 PM | 4.3 | 40.7 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Orkney, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/18 | 6:09 PM | 4.5 | 38.3 km | 5,000 m | 9km W of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/18 | 9:51 PM | 4.4 | 39.4 km | 5,000 m | 12km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/18 | 1:27 AM | 4.5 | 36.1 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/17 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 37.4 km | 5,000 m | 6km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/17 | 3:08 AM | 5.2 | 36.6 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 5:59 AM | 4.5 | 35.5 km | 5,000 m | 9km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/16 | 3:44 PM | 4.5 | 37.9 km | 5,000 m | 12km SSW of Carletonville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom is an academic city in the North West Province of South Africa. It hosts the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. It is situated on the banks of the Mooirivier (Afrikaans for "pretty (or beautiful) river"), roughly 120 km ..
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