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Tsakane Facts
| Area | 14.8 km² |
| Population | 116,396 |
| Male Population | 56,900 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 59,496 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +270.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +48.8% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 25.7, Female: 27.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Tsakane, Riverlea, East Rand, TSAKANE EXT 5 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.35626, 28.38208 |
| Postal Codes | 1546, 1548 |
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Tsakane Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,432 | 56,864 | 78,241 | 110,245 | 116,396 |
| Population Density | 2,131 / km² | 3,855.2 / km² | 5,304.5 / km² | 7,474.2 / km² | 7,891.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tsakane Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsakane | +250.7% | +93.9% | +40.9% |
| 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
Tsakane Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsakane | 26.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs | 25.7 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)
Tsakane Population Density
Population Density: 7,891 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsakane | 116,396 | 14.8 km² | 7,891 / 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
Tsakane Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Tsakane
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
Tsakane CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsakane | 1,145,667 tn | 9.84 tn | 77,672.4 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
Tsakane CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,145,667 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 77,672.4 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 | 58.9 km | 5,000 m | 6km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/18 | 11:47 PM | 4.6 | 64.9 km | 5,000 m | 6km WNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 76.6 km | 5,000 m | 13km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:10 PM | 4.3 | 74.1 km | 5,000 m | 16km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/18 | 6:22 AM | 4.6 | 83.2 km | 5,000 m | 6km E of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 7:42 PM | 4 | 81.7 km | 5,000 m | 11km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 3:55 PM | 4.5 | 83.2 km | 5,000 m | 10km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/18 | 5:23 PM | 4.5 | 55.9 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 5:16 AM | 4.2 | 59.8 km | 5,000 m | 8km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.4 | 57.1 km | 5,000 m | 4km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tsakane
Tsakane is a township located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, East Rand, South Africa. It was established during the early 1960s due to the segregation movement and was formally founded as a designated area. The word Tsakane its..
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