Census

The maps below show census data for the local municipalities within the provinces that are part of the LGCCS program. The data used to generate the maps below was downloaded from Census 2011 data from Stats SA and Wazimap. Click on the “plus” sign to expand each section

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Percentage of households using pit toilets

The map below shows the percentage of households using pit toilets with and without ventilation. In a scenario where temperatures increase with climate change, high levels of water borne diseases will increase, making areas without functional sewerage systems more vulnerable. Click here for an interactive map:

Percentage of the population with access to flush toilets

The map below shows the percentage of the population with access to flush toilets. Click here for an interactive map:

Percentage of households with no rubbish disposal

The map below shows the percentage of households who do not have access to rubbish disposal. In a scenario with increased number of storm events, the refuse from households, with no rubbish disposal, will find its way into storm water systems and river, creating blockages and increased pollution in water sources. Click here for an interactive map:

Percentage of households that are informal dwellings

The map below shows percentage of households living in informal dwellings such as shacks (including backyard and no backyard dwellings). In a future climate change scenario, where there is increased heat and higher number of extreme weather events, these communities will become more vulnerable. Click here for an interactive map:

Percentage of households that are traditional dwellings

The map below shows percentage of households living in traditional dwellings such as huts and dwellings made of traditional materials. In a future climate change scenario, where there is increased heat and higher number of extreme weather events, these communities will become more vulnerable. Click here for an interactive map:

Percentage of households that use alternatives to electricity for cooking

The map below shows percentage of households that use alternatives to electricity for cooking, such as fires. In a scenario where temperatures increase with climate change, levels of alternative fuel sources may decrease, making areas without access to electricity more vulnerable. Click here for an interactive map:

Percentage of population that is young and elderly

The map below shows the percentage of population that is young (under five-years-old) and elderly (over 64-years-old). In a future climate change scenario, where there is increased heat and higher number of extreme weather events, these groups will become more vulnerable. Click here for an interactive map:

Percentage of the population workforce that is employed in the informal sector

The map below shows the percentage of the population workforce that is employed in the informal sector. In a future climate change scenario, where there is increased heat and higher number of extreme weather events, these communities will become more vulnerable to various occupational health hazards. Click here for an interactive map: