Categories in Durban
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Durban
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 3,687 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 2,478 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 2,177 | 24 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,853 | 30 years |
| Car repair | 1,720 | 27 years |
| Shopping other | 1,415 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,407 | 25 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,129 | 30 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 1,107 | 27 years |
| Health and medical | 1,079 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,059 | 20 years |
Durban Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 45,204 |
| Male Population | 21,125 (46.7%) |
| Female Population | 24,079 (53.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +107.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.9% |
| Median Age | 28.3 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 27.8) |
| Area Codes | 31 |
| Neighborhoods | Durban Central, Pinetown, Durban City, Windermere, Congela |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.85790, 31.02920 |
| Postal Codes | 3602, 3609, 3611, 4000, 4001, More |
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Durban Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,744 | 31,440 | 37,699 | 43,054 | 45,204 |
| Population Density | 2,696.9 / km² | 3,899.5 / km² | 4,675.8 / km² | 5,340 / km² | 5,606.7 / km² |
Durban Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | +98% | +36.9% | +14.2% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | +61.9% | +23.2% | +8% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Durban Median Age
Median Age: 28.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | 28.3 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 23.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Durban Population Density
Population Density: 5,607 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | 45,204 | 8.1 km² | 5,607 / km² |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10.4 million | 94,361.3 km² | 111 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Durban 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.
Neighborhoods in Durban
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Durban
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Durban
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Durban
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Durban
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Durban CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | 45,532 tn | 1.01 tn | 5,647.4 tons/km² |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 59,080,989 tn | 5.66 tn | 626.1 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 45,532 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,647.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.1) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6/16 | 9:00 AM | 3.7 | 44.7 km | 15,010 m | 30km NNE of Mpumalanga, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/15 | 3:21 AM | 4.3 | 93.6 km | 15,300 m | 19km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/94 | 5:01 PM | 3.7 | 79.2 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/89 | 7:57 PM | 3.9 | 60.9 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Durban
Durban (Zulu: eThekwini, from itheku meaning "bay/lagoon") is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. After Johannesburg, the Durban Metropolitan Area ranks second among the most populous urban areas in South Africa, virtuall..
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