Categories in Cape Town
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cape Town
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 7,521 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 7,256 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 5,023 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 4,210 | 27 years |
| Other accommodation | 4,185 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 3,664 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 3,640 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 3,039 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 2,940 | 27 years |
| Car repair | 2,817 | 29 years |
| Health and medical | 2,726 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 2,596 | 19 years |
| Education | 2,436 | 38 years |
Cape Town Facts
| Area | 415.3 km² |
| Population | 2,034,929 |
| Male Population | 986,429 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,048,500 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +278.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.4% |
| Median Age | 29.4 years (Male: 28.5, Female: 30.4) |
| Area Codes | 21 |
| Neighborhoods | Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town CBD - Foreshore, Claremont, Gardens, Woodstock |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -33.92584, 18.42322 |
| Postal Codes | 7100, 7103, 7110, 7134, 7135, More |
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Cape Town Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 537,233 | 971,877 | 1,352,663 | 1,929,493 | 2,034,929 |
| Population Density | 1,293.6 / km² | 2,340.1 / km² | 3,257 / km² | 4,645.9 / km² | 4,899.8 / km² |
Cape Town Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 42.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | +259.2% | +98.5% | +42.6% |
| Western Cape | +257.6% | +99.4% | +43.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Cape Town Median Age
Median Age: 29.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 29.4 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Cape Town Population Density
Population Density: 4,900 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 2 million | 415.3 km² | 4,900 / 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 |
Cape Town Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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.
Neighborhoods in Cape Town
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cape Town
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cape Town
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Cape Town
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cape Town
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cape Town CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 21,271,984 tn | 10.45 tn | 51,219.2 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) | 21,271,984 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 51,219.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 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.
Cape Town
Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad [ˈkɑːpstɐt]; Xhosa: Ikapa) is a city in South Africa. It ranks third among the most populous urban areas in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Durban, and has roughly the same population as the Durban Metropolitan Are..
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