Categories in Soshanguve
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Soshanguve
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 186 | — |
| Shopping | 181 | — |
| Education | 155 | 18 years |
| Churches | 154 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 133 | — |
| Clothing stores | 93 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 84 | — |
| Other accommodation | 84 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 82 | — |
| Beauty salons | 80 | — |
| Corporate management | 72 | — |
| Cafes | 68 | — |
| Electronics stores | 67 | — |
| Religion | 65 | — |
Soshanguve Facts
| Area | 95.9 km² |
| Population | 371,818 |
| Male Population | 182,590 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 189,228 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +349.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.5% |
| Median Age | 25.9 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 26.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,423 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Soshanguve - F, Soshanguve South, Soshanguve - L, Soshanguve - VV, Soshanguve - RR South |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -25.47288, 28.09919 |
| Postal Codes | 0152, 0164, 0168, 0190 |
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Soshanguve Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,706 | 160,701 | 234,579 | 360,882 | 371,818 | 407,336 | 447,729 |
| Population Density | 862.1 / km² | 1,675.1 / km² | 2,445.1 / km² | 3,761.6 / km² | 3,875.6 / km² | 4,245.8 / km² | 4,666.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSoshanguve Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 58.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soshanguve | +349.6% | +131.4% | +58.5% |
| Gauteng | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Soshanguve Median Age
Median Age: 25.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soshanguve | 25.9 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Gauteng | 28.1 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Soshanguve Population Density
Population Density: 3,876 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soshanguve | 371,818 | 95.9 km² | 3,876 / km² |
| Gauteng | 13.5 million | 18,178.3 km² | 744 / 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
Soshanguve Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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 Soshanguve
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Soshanguve
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Soshanguve
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Soshanguve
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Soshanguve
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
Soshanguve Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,201 | $13,351 | $18,117 | $21,314 | $21,680 | $20,607 | $19,339 | $20,423 |
| Total GDP | $873.7M | $879.7M | $1.4B | $2B | $2.3B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $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
Soshanguve CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soshanguve | 3,852,810 tn | 10.36 tn | 40,159.6 tons/km² |
| Gauteng | 126,172,862 tn | 9.33 tn | 6,940.8 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
Soshanguve CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,852,810 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 40,159.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 4:56 AM | 4.9 | 94.2 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 99 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.4 | 93.8 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/15 | 3:39 PM | 4.2 | 45.3 km | 5,000 m | 21km NW of Brits, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/13 | 7:18 PM | 4.8 | 79.2 km | 5,000 m | 33km E of Warmbaths, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/13 | 7:53 AM | 4.3 | 83.7 km | 5,000 m | 8km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/13 | 5:08 AM | 4.2 | 96 km | 5,000 m | 26km SSE of Thabazimbi, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/09 | 3:12 PM | 4.2 | 84.8 km | 2,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/06 | 10:50 AM | 3.8 | 94.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/06 | 9:13 AM | 3.6 | 88.3 km | 2,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Soshanguve
Soshanguve is a township situated about 25 km north of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1974 on land scheduled to be incorporated into a bantustan bordering on Mabopane in Bophuthatswana, to Sotho, Shangaan, Nguni and Venda peop..
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