Categories in Grootfontein
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsGas StationClothing storesWomen's clothingChurchesGovernment OfficeElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsHome Goods StoreEducationTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksApartmentsHousing ComplexResidential Property RentalsSupermarketCampgroundGeneral & Multi-Sport VenuesBed and breakfastsGuest HouseHotelsHotels and motelsTransportation logisticsTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Grootfontein
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 16 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Electronics stores | 8 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Public administration | 7 |
| Churches | 6 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Car parts | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 6 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 5 |
Grootfontein Facts
| Area | 23.9 km² |
| Population | 19,509 |
| Male Population | 9,997 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 9,512 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +129.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.0% |
| Median Age | 22.8 years (Male: 23.5, Female: 22.1) |
| Area Codes | 62, 67 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -19.56667, 18.11667 |
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Grootfontein Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,491 | 12,742 | 16,122 | 18,175 | 19,509 |
| Population Density | 355.6 / km² | 533.7 / km² | 675.3 / km² | 761.3 / km² | 817.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Grootfontein Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grootfontein | +114.1% | +42.6% | +12.7% |
| Otjozondjupa Region | +50% | +31.7% | +13.5% |
| Namibia | +169.8% | +71.5% | +28.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Grootfontein Median Age
Median Age: 22.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grootfontein | 22.8 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 22.2 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Grootfontein Population Density
Population Density: 817 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grootfontein | 19,509 | 23.9 km² | 817 / km² |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 163,008 | 104,689.2 km² | 1.6 / 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
Grootfontein Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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 Grootfontein
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
Grootfontein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grootfontein | 67,398 tn | 3.45 tn | 2,822.9 tons/km² |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 463,206 tn | 2.84 tn | 4.4 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
Grootfontein CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 67,398 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,822.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
* 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.
Grootfontein
Grootfontein (Afrikaans: Large Spring after the nearby hot springs) is a city of 23,793 inhabitants in the Otjozondjupa Region of central Namibia. It is one of the three towns in the Otavi Triangle, situated on the B8 national road that leads from Ot..
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