Categories in Yzerfontein
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Yzerfontein
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 131 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 29 |
| Real estate | 21 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Shopping other | 9 |
| Beauty salons | 9 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Shopping | 6 |
Yzerfontein Facts
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population | 1,042 |
| Male Population | 507 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 535 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +814.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +83.8% |
| Median Age | 57.8 years (Male: 57.7, Female: 57.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Yzerfontein, Pearl Bay, Vierfontein, Western Cape |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -33.34438, 18.16157 |
| Postal Codes | 7351 |
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Yzerfontein Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114 | 310 | 567 | 1,097 | 1,042 | 1,168 | 1,318 |
| Population Density | 32.6 / km² | 88.6 / km² | 162 / km² | 313.4 / km² | 297.7 / km² | 333.7 / km² | 376.6 / km² |
Yzerfontein Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 83.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yzerfontein | +814% | +236.1% | +83.8% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Yzerfontein Median Age
Median Age: 57.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yzerfontein | 57.8 yrs | 57.8 yrs | 57.7 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Yzerfontein Population Density
Population Density: 298 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yzerfontein | 1,042 | 3.5 km² | 298 / 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 |
Yzerfontein Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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 Yzerfontein
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Yzerfontein
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Yzerfontein
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Yzerfontein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yzerfontein | 3,206 tn | 3.08 tn | 916.1 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,206 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 916.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Yzerfontein
Yzerfontein is a small harbour town with about 1200 inhabitants on the west coast of South Africa about 90 km north of Cape Town. The name in Dutch or Afrikaans means "Iron Fountain". The main sources of income are tourism, especially during the wild..
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