Categories in Theunissen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Theunissen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 24 |
| Preschools and kindergartens | 10 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Banks | 8 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Health and medical | 6 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 5 |
Theunissen Facts
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population | 4,591 |
| Male Population | 2,155 (46.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,436 (53.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -29.2% |
| Median Age | 26.3 years (Male: 25, Female: 27.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Theunissen, Masilo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.41098, 26.70107 |
| Postal Codes | 9410, 9414 |
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Theunissen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,193 | 6,346 | 6,485 | 6,165 | 4,591 | 4,372 | 4,247 |
| Population Density | 1,846.4 / km² | 2,256.4 / km² | 2,305.8 / km² | 2,192 / km² | 1,632.4 / km² | 1,554.5 / km² | 1,510 / km² |
Theunissen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 29.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theunissen | -11.6% | -27.7% | -29.2% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Theunissen Median Age
Median Age: 26.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theunissen | 26.3 yrs | 27.5 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Theunissen Population Density
Population Density: 1,632 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theunissen | 4,591 | 2.813 km² | 1,632 / 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 |
Theunissen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
- 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 Theunissen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Theunissen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Theunissen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theunissen | 30,258 tn | 6.59 tn | 10,758.3 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,258 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,758.3 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/19 | 12:30 AM | 4.9 | 38.9 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/18 | 10:42 PM | 4.3 | 16.2 km | 5,000 m | 16km NE of Theunissen, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/17 | 5:22 AM | 4.4 | 50 km | 5,000 m | 8km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/16 | 9:20 AM | 4.3 | 39.6 km | 5,000 m | 5km NW of Virginia, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/15 | 7:11 PM | 4.8 | 47.4 km | 8,420 m | 11km E of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/15 | 5:00 AM | 4.4 | 63.2 km | 5,000 m | 14km SW of Allanridge, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/14 | 6:23 AM | 4.2 | 46.2 km | 5,000 m | 5km WSW of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/13 | 5:10 PM | 4.6 | 45 km | 9,150 m | 3km SE of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/11 | 8:49 PM | 4.2 | 38.4 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/11 | 8:48 PM | 4.5 | 51.2 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Theunissen
Theunissen is a small town that has the only wine estate, the Theunissen Wine Farm, in the Free State province of South Africa. It was founded by Boer War Commandant Helgaardt Theunissen. Theunissen has a small community (mostly farmers and miners) w..
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