Categories in Affligem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Affligem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 60 | 17 years |
| Health and medical | 58 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 46 | 33 years |
| Beauty salons | 41 | — |
| Shopping | 37 | 31 years |
| Other construction | 34 | — |
| Hairdressers | 31 | — |
| Electronics stores | 30 | 17 years |
| Cafes | 29 | — |
| Florists | 28 | — |
| Car repair | 28 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 27 | 21 years |
| Electrical installation | 25 | — |
| Sports clubs | 25 | — |
| Real estate | 25 | 21 years |
| Accountants | 23 | 25 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 23 | — |
Affligem Facts
| Area | 22.9 km² |
| Population | 12,273 |
| Male Population | 6,038 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 6,235 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +26.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.7% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years (Male: 41.6, Female: 43) |
| Neighborhoods | Essene, Hekelgem, Teralfene, Erembodegem, Heist-op-den-Berg |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.90942, 4.11163 |
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Affligem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,693 | 10,098 | 10,517 | 11,954 | 12,273 |
| Population Density | 423.7 / km² | 441.4 / km² | 459.8 / km² | 522.6 / km² | 536.5 / km² |
Affligem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affligem | +23.3% | +18.4% | +13.7% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Affligem Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affligem | 42.3 yrs | 43 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Affligem Population Density
Population Density: 537 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affligem | 12,273 | 22.9 km² | 537 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Affligem Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Neighborhoods in Affligem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Affligem
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Affligem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Affligem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Affligem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affligem | 107,369 tn | 8.75 tn | 4,693.7 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 107,369 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.75 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,693.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 85 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 58.7 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 45 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 91.2 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 49.5 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 68.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 60 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 78.1 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 86.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/92 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 81.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Affligem
Affligem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑflɪɣɛm]) (anciently written Afflighem) is a municipality located some 20 km (12 mi) west-north-west of Brussels in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, not far from the town of Aalst and the important railway jun..
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