Categories in Sandton
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sandton
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 3,297 | 27 years |
| Shopping | 1,719 | 32 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,529 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 1,030 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 858 | 27 years |
| Advertising and marketing | 741 | 21 years |
| Clothing stores | 653 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 645 | 29 years |
| Financial services | 608 | 22 years |
| Lawyers legal | 576 | 33 years |
Sandton Facts
| Area | 34.2 km² |
| Population | 78,222 |
| Male Population | 37,338 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 40,884 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +383.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +65.3% |
| Median Age | 32.4 years (Male: 31.7, Female: 33.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Norwood, Rivonia, Sandown, Kelvin View, Kyalami Business Park |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.05524, 28.05943 |
| Postal Codes | 2021, 2031, 2032, 2052, 2054, More |
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Sandton Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,184 | 32,000 | 47,323 | 74,038 | 78,222 |
| Population Density | 473.4 / km² | 936 / km² | 1,384.2 / km² | 2,165.6 / km² | 2,288 / km² |
Sandton Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 56.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandton | +357.5% | +131.4% | +56.5% |
| Gauteng | +262.9% | +103.1% | +45.4% |
| South Africa | +111.9% | +48.1% | +21.4% |
Sandton Median Age
Median Age: 32.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandton | 32.4 yrs | 33.1 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Gauteng | 28.1 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sandton Population Density
Population Density: 2,288 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandton | 78,222 | 34.2 km² | 2,288 / km² |
| Gauteng | 13.5 million | 18,178.3 km² | 744 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Sandton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
Sandton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandton | 822,032 tn | 10.51 tn | 24,044.8 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 822,032 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,044.8 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.
- 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 | 36 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 60.9 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 62.8 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 62.2 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 38.6 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 5:16 AM | 4.2 | 50.8 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.4 | 34.8 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/17 | 4:18 AM | 4.4 | 62.3 km | 5,000 m | 14km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/17 | 2:02 PM | 4.4 | 55.3 km | 5,000 m | 7km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/15 | 2:30 PM | 4.3 | 64.2 km | 5,000 m | 11km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Sandton
Sandton is an affluent area situated within the metro of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The name comes from the combination of two of its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston. In 1969 Sandton was promulgated as a municipality in its own right, but lo..
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