Categories in Swellendam
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar Battery StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationMechanicNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire ShopDiesel Fuel SupplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFood Products SupplierFuel supplierWholesalersClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationSolar Energy CompanyElectronics StoreAppliance StoreConstruction of buildingsElectricianHome Goods StoreHome Improvement StorePlumbing installation and repairEducationEducation CenterPrimary SchoolArt galleriesArtistGraphic DesignerPhotographerTourist AttractionWebsite DesignerWedding VenueBakeriesCafesCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarkets
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Swellendam
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 113 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 55 | — |
| Shopping | 41 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 29 | — |
| Clothing stores | 28 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 24 | — |
| Real estate | 23 | — |
| Shopping other | 22 | — |
| Corporate management | 21 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 20 | — |
| Education | 19 | — |
Swellendam Facts
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population | 8,796 |
| Male Population | 4,117 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 4,679 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +358.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +89.1% |
| Median Age | 34.5 years (Male: 33.4, Female: 35.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,086 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 28 |
| Neighborhoods | Swellendam, Buffeljagsrivier, Diamant, Railton, Hermitage |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.02262, 20.44171 |
| Postal Codes | 6740, 6742 |
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Swellendam Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,917 | 3,373 | 4,652 | 6,585 | 8,796 | 9,551 | 10,376 |
| Population Density | 378.7 / km² | 666.3 / km² | 918.9 / km² | 1,300.7 / km² | 1,737.5 / km² | 1,886.6 / km² | 2,049.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSwellendam Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 89.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swellendam | +358.8% | +160.8% | +89.1% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Swellendam Median Age
Median Age: 34.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swellendam | 34.5 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 33.4 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)
Swellendam Population Density
Population Density: 1,738 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swellendam | 8,796 | 5.1 km² | 1,738 / 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
Swellendam Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 Swellendam
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Swellendam
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
Swellendam Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,221 | $7,139 | $6,636 | $8,758 | $8,251 | $7,637 | $7,513 | $8,086 |
| Total GDP | $82.9M | $93.7M | $95.2M | $137.3M | $143.8M | $152.4M | $158.7M | $176.7M |
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
Swellendam CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swellendam | 69,708 tn | 7.92 tn | 13,769.5 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
Swellendam CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 69,708 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,769.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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.
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