Categories in Gobabis
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalFarmingClothing storesChurchesNon-Profit OrganizationHome Goods StoreEducationBars, pubs and tavernsFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksFinancial InstitutionVeterinarianServices for IndustryApartmentsResidential Property RentalsSupermarketGeneral & Multi-Sport VenuesHunting AreaBed and breakfastsGuest HouseHotelsHotels and motelsLodgeTransportation logisticsTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gobabis
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 20 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Churches | 10 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 6 |
| Car parts | 5 |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 5 |
Gobabis Facts
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population | 3,952 |
| Male Population | 1,943 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,009 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +610.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +84.8% |
| Median Age | 22.5 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 22.1) |
| Area Codes | 62 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -22.45000, 18.96667 |
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Gobabis Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 556 | 1,227 | 2,139 | 3,681 | 3,952 |
| Population Density | 108.5 / km² | 239.4 / km² | 417.4 / km² | 718.2 / km² | 771.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gobabis Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 72.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobabis | +562.1% | +200% | +72.1% |
| Omaheke Region | +88.9% | +39.5% | +14% |
| Namibia | +169.8% | +71.5% | +28.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gobabis Median Age
Median Age: 22.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobabis | 22.5 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Omaheke Region | 20.8 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 21.4 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gobabis Population Density
Population Density: 771 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobabis | 3,952 | 5.1 km² | 771 / km² |
| Omaheke Region | 79,324 | 84,742.1 km² | 0.9 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gobabis Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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 Gobabis
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
Gobabis CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobabis | 15,257 tn | 3.86 tn | 2,976.9 tons/km² |
| Omaheke Region | 210,064 tn | 2.65 tn | 2.5 tons/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,182 tn | 2.84 tn | 8.6 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
Gobabis CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,257 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.86 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,976.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Gobabis
Gobabis is a city in eastern Namibia. It is the regional capital of the Omaheke Region, and the district capital of the Gobabis electoral constituency. Gobabis is situated 200 km (120 mi) down the B6 motorway from Windhoek to Botswana. The town is 11..
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