Categories in Randfontein
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Randfontein
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 206 | — |
| Restaurants | 141 | — |
| Corporate management | 125 | 23 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 115 | — |
| Car repair | 106 | — |
| Clothing stores | 90 | — |
| Education | 85 | 19 years |
| Atm's | 74 | — |
Randfontein Facts
| Area | 8.0 km² |
| Population | 18,927 |
| Male Population | 9,194 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 9,733 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +133.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.7% |
| Median Age | 33.5 years (Male: 32.6, Female: 34.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Aureus, Greenhills, Homelake, Mohlakeng, Randgate |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.18440, 27.70203 |
| Postal Codes | 1759, 1760, 1763, 1764, 1765, More |
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Randfontein Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,118 | 12,241 | 14,938 | 17,925 | 18,927 |
| Population Density | 1,014.8 / km² | 1,530.1 / km² | 1,867.3 / km² | 2,240.6 / km² | 2,365.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Randfontein Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randfontein | +120.8% | +46.4% | +20% |
| Gauteng | +262.9% | +103.1% | +45.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Randfontein Median Age
Median Age: 33.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randfontein | 33.5 yrs | 34.5 yrs | 32.6 yrs |
| Gauteng | 28.1 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Randfontein Population Density
Population Density: 2,366 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randfontein | 18,927 | 8 km² | 2,366 / km² |
| Gauteng | 13.5 million | 18,178.3 km² | 744 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Randfontein Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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.
Neighborhoods in Randfontein
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Randfontein
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Randfontein
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Randfontein
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Randfontein
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
Randfontein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randfontein | 166,318 tn | 8.79 tn | 20,789.8 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 |
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
Randfontein CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 166,318 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.79 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,789.8 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.
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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 4:56 AM | 4.9 | 14.2 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 29 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 27.1 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 3:55 PM | 4.5 | 28.7 km | 5,000 m | 10km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 20.2 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 5:16 AM | 4.2 | 30.2 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.4 | 15.6 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/17 | 4:18 AM | 4.4 | 32 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/17 | 2:02 PM | 4.4 | 18 km | 5,000 m | 7km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/15 | 2:30 PM | 4.3 | 33 km | 5,000 m | 11km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Randfontein
Randfontein is a gold mining city in western Gauteng, South Africa, 40 km (25 mi) west of Johannesburg. With the Witwatersrand gold rush in full swing, mining financier JB Robinson bought the farm Randfontein and, in 1889, floated the Randfontein Est..
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