Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Modderfontein
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Corporate management | 6 |
Modderfontein Facts
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Population | 92 |
| Male Population | 41 (45.0%) |
| Female Population | 51 (55.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +300.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.0% |
| Median Age | 42.5 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 43.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Modderfontein, Founders Hill, Thornhill Estate, Longmeadow Business Estate, Longmeadow |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.08909, 28.16534 |
Map of Modderfontein
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Modderfontein Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23 | 45 | 63 | 87 | 92 |
| Population Density | 6 / km² | 11.8 / km² | 16.5 / km² | 22.8 / km² | 24.1 / km² |
Modderfontein Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 38.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modderfontein | +278.3% | +93.3% | +38.1% |
| Gauteng | +262.9% | +103.1% | +45.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Modderfontein Median Age
Median Age: 42.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modderfontein | 42.5 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Gauteng | 28.1 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Modderfontein Population Density
Population Density: 24.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modderfontein | 92 | 3.813 km² | 24.1 / km² |
| Gauteng | 13.5 million | 18,178.3 km² | 744 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Modderfontein Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
Neighborhoods in Modderfontein
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Modderfontein
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Modderfontein
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Modderfontein
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Modderfontein
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Modderfontein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modderfontein | 967 tn | 10.51 tn | 253.6 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 967 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 253.6 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.
- 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 | 42.3 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 66.7 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 67.6 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 68.9 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 43.5 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 5:16 AM | 4.2 | 54.3 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.4 | 40.8 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/17 | 4:18 AM | 4.4 | 67.6 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/17 | 2:02 PM | 4.4 | 63.2 km | 5,000 m | 7km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/16 | 4:16 PM | 4.6 | 70 km | 5,000 m | 16km ESE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Modderfontein Stadium
Modderfontein Stadium is a multi-use stadium situated in the Modderfontein area of the district Lethabong, which is a part of the Johannesburg municipality, at the Gauteng province in South Africa. Currently it is mostly used to host football matches..
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