Witvlei Facts
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population | 1,500 |
| Male Population | 820 (54.7%) |
| Female Population | 680 (45.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +145.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.7% |
| Median Age | 22.1 years (Male: 23.6, Female: 20.1) |
| Area Codes | 62 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -22.40000, 18.48333 |
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Witvlei Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 612 | 729 | 1,184 | 1,389 | 1,500 |
| Population Density | 279.8 / km² | 333.3 / km² | 541.3 / km² | 635 / km² | 685.7 / km² |
Witvlei Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witvlei | +127% | +90.5% | +17.3% |
| Omaheke Region | +88.9% | +39.5% | +14% |
| Namibia | +169.8% | +71.5% | +28.5% |
Witvlei Median Age
Median Age: 22.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witvlei | 22.1 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Omaheke Region | 20.8 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 21.4 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Witvlei Population Density
Population Density: 686 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witvlei | 1,500 | 2.188 km² | 686 / km² |
| Omaheke Region | 79,324 | 84,742.1 km² | 0.9 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Witvlei Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Witvlei CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witvlei | 4,655 tn | 3.1 tn | 2,127.9 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,655 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,127.9 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.
- 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.
Witvlei
Witvlei (Afrikaans: White marsh) is a village in Okarukambe Constituency in the Omaheke Region of central-eastern Namibia. It is situated on the B6 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Windhoek on the way to Gobabis. It is known for producing high quality mea..
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