Winburg Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 764 |
| Male Population | 392 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 372 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -13.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -29.9% |
| Median Age | 37.6 years (Male: 34, Female: 42.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Makeleketla, Kleinfontein Small Holdings |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.51805, 27.00933 |
| Postal Codes | 9420 |
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Winburg Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 883 | 1,030 | 1,090 | 1,032 | 764 | 727 | 716 |
| Population Density | 353.2 / km² | 412 / km² | 436 / km² | 412.8 / km² | 305.6 / km² | 290.8 / km² | 286.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWinburg Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 29.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winburg | -13.5% | -25.8% | -29.9% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Winburg Median Age
Median Age: 37.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winburg | 37.6 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 34 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Winburg Population Density
Population Density: 306 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winburg | 764 | 2.5 km² | 306 / 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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Winburg Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Winburg
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
Winburg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winburg | 5,035 tn | 6.59 tn | 2,014.1 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 |
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
Winburg CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,035 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,014.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/19 | 12:30 AM | 4.9 | 54.3 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/18 | 10:42 PM | 4.3 | 31.6 km | 5,000 m | 16km NE of Theunissen, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/17 | 5:22 AM | 4.4 | 64.9 km | 5,000 m | 8km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/16 | 9:20 AM | 4.3 | 52.7 km | 5,000 m | 5km NW of Virginia, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/15 | 1:44 PM | 4.2 | 56.8 km | 5,000 m | 25km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/15 | 7:11 PM | 4.8 | 60.6 km | 8,420 m | 11km E of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/14 | 6:23 AM | 4.2 | 67.6 km | 5,000 m | 5km WSW of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/13 | 5:10 PM | 4.6 | 62.7 km | 9,150 m | 3km SE of Welkom, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/11 | 8:49 PM | 4.2 | 57.2 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/11 | 8:48 PM | 4.5 | 69.8 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Winburg
Winburg is a small mixed farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. is the oldest proclaimed town (1837) in the Orange Free State, South Africa and thus along with Griquatown, one of the oldest settlements in South Africa located north..
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