Siphofaneni Facts
| Area | 476.0 km² |
| Population | 33,475 |
| Male Population | 16,333 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 17,142 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +133.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.4% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 18, Female: 19.1) |
| Area Codes | 2344 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.68333, 31.68333 |
| Postal Codes | M214 |
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Siphofaneni Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,345 | 22,469 | 26,702 | 31,672 | 33,475 |
| Population Density | 30.1 / km² | 47.2 / km² | 56.1 / km² | 66.5 / km² | 70.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Siphofaneni Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siphofaneni | +120.8% | +41% | +18.6% |
| Swaziland | +147.6% | +49.2% | +21.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Siphofaneni Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siphofaneni | 18.6 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 18 yrs |
| Swaziland | 19.2 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Siphofaneni Population Density
Population Density: 70.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siphofaneni | 33,475 | 476 km² | 70.3 / km² |
| Swaziland | 1.3 million | 17,357.3 km² | 73.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Siphofaneni Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 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.
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
Siphofaneni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siphofaneni | 94,243 tn | 2.82 tn | 198 tons/km² |
| Swaziland | 3,657,676 tn | 2.86 tn | 210.7 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
Siphofaneni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 94,243 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 198 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/12 | 6:56 PM | 4.4 | 99.4 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/00 | 7:34 PM | 4.5 | 90.6 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/87 | 7:53 PM | 4.4 | 15.1 km | 10,000 m | Swaziland | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/80 | 12:58 AM | 4.7 | 99 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Siphofaneni
Siphofaneni is a town in the Lubombo Region of central Swaziland 45 kilometres from Manzini and 20 kilometres from Big Bend, a major sugarcane-producing town on the main highway leading to Durban. It has a tropical climate, very hot during summer and..
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