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Motherwell

South Africa

Urban centre 1975–2100

Explore the population, density, built-up land and growth of Motherwell’s urban footprint, as defined by GHSL, from 1975 to 2100 (projected after 2025).

Figures for 2025

Population
144,148
Density
6,187 people/km²
24% of the boundary built; 26,304 people per built km²
Area
23 km²

GHS-WUP R2025A on the H3 grid. The interactive charts show the selected year once loaded.

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