Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Trompsburg
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 14 |
Trompsburg Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 3,028 |
| Male Population | 1,473 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,555 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -28.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -31.8% |
| Median Age | 26.2 years (Male: 25.1, Female: 27.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Madikgetla, Noordmanville, PRAALHOEK |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -30.03363, 25.78041 |
| Postal Codes | 9913 |
Map of Trompsburg
Interactive Map
Trompsburg Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,258 | 4,000 | 4,442 | 3,581 | 3,028 | 2,821 | 2,670 |
| Population Density | 1,892.4 / km² | 1,777.8 / km² | 1,974.2 / km² | 1,591.6 / km² | 1,345.8 / km² | 1,253.8 / km² | 1,186.7 / km² |
Trompsburg Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 31.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trompsburg | -28.9% | -24.3% | -31.8% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Trompsburg Median Age
Median Age: 26.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trompsburg | 26.2 yrs | 27.5 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Trompsburg Population Density
Population Density: 1,346 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trompsburg | 3,028 | 2.25 km² | 1,346 / 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 |
Trompsburg Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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 Trompsburg
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Trompsburg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trompsburg | 18,545 tn | 6.12 tn | 8,242.1 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) | 18,545 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,242.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15/17 | 1:31 PM | 4.4 | 59.6 km | 5,000 m | 58km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/76 | 11:24 AM | 5.9 | 81 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Trompsburg
Trompsburg is a small agricultural town in the Free State province of South Africa off the N1 highway, the major road connection between Johannesburg and Cape Town. 122 km south-west of Bloemfontein and 56 km south-east of Philippolis. It was laid o..
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