Categories in Soweto
Alternative Fuel StationAuto Body Parts SupplierAuto Bodywork MechanicAuto Electrical ServiceAuto glassAuto Machine ShopAuto MarketAuto paintingAuto Parts MarketAuto Parts StoreBattery StoreBody repairBrake ShopCar Accessories StoreCar Battery StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar Stereo StoreCar WashGas stationGas StationMechanicMotorcycle repairNew car dealersOil Change ServiceSelf Service Car WashTire ShopUsed car dealersWheel Alignment ServiceWheel StoreAgricultural ProductionAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerAluminum Frames SupplierAluminum SupplierAluminum WelderAluminum WindowAudio Visual Equipment SupplierBeauty Product SupplierBeverage DistributorBottled Water SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCash and Carry WholesalerCleaning Products SupplierClothes and Fabric ManufacturerClothing SupplierClothing WholesalerCoffin supplier
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Soweto
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 864 | 17 years |
| Shopping | 733 | 18 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 513 | — |
| Education | 474 | — |
| Clothing stores | 399 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 352 | — |
| Beauty salons | 333 | — |
| Churches | 292 | — |
| Religion | 257 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 256 | 18 years |
| Fast food restaurants | 219 | — |
| Electronics stores | 208 | — |
Soweto Facts
| Area | 75.9 km² |
| Population | 1,053,233 |
| Male Population | 521,158 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 532,075 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +384.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +65.3% |
| Median Age | 28 years (Male: 27.6, Female: 28.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Eldorado Park, Jabulani, Protea Glen, Orlando West, Orlando East |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.26781, 27.85849 |
| Postal Codes | 1717, 1723, 1801, 1803, 1804, More |
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Soweto Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 217,198 | 430,418 | 637,160 | 997,229 | 1,053,233 |
| Population Density | 2,862.6 / km² | 5,672.7 / km² | 8,397.5 / km² | 13,143.1 / km² | 13,881.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Soweto Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 56.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto | +359.1% | +131.7% | +56.5% |
| Gauteng | +262.9% | +103.1% | +45.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Soweto Median Age
Median Age: 28 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto | 28 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 27.6 yrs |
| Gauteng | 28.1 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Soweto Population Density
Population Density: 13,881 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto | 1.1 million | 75.9 km² | 13,881 / km² |
| Gauteng | 13.5 million | 18,178.3 km² | 744 / 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
Soweto Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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.
Neighborhoods in Soweto
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Soweto
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Soweto
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Soweto
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Soweto
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
Soweto CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto | 11,068,382 tn | 10.51 tn | 145,876.5 tons/km² |
| Gauteng | 126,172,862 tn | 9.33 tn | 6,940.8 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
Soweto CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,068,382 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 145,876.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 4:56 AM | 4.9 | 6.1 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 30.3 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 31.9 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 32.6 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 3:55 PM | 4.5 | 34.3 km | 5,000 m | 10km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 7.8 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 5:16 AM | 4.2 | 20.7 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.4 | 4.4 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/17 | 4:18 AM | 4.4 | 31.4 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/17 | 2:02 PM | 4.4 | 28.2 km | 5,000 m | 7km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Soweto
Soweto (/səˈwɛtoʊ, -ˈweɪ-, -ˈwiː-/) is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships. Formerly a separate mu..
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