Categories in Balen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Balen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 122 | 19 years |
| Other construction | 117 | 32 years |
| Corporate management | 103 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 91 | — |
| Health and medical | 91 | 15 years |
| Construction of buildings | 83 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 79 | 28 years |
| Hairdressers | 60 | — |
| Sports other | 56 | — |
| Unreachable | 56 | — |
| Construction of houses | 49 | — |
| Cafes | 49 | — |
Balen Facts
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Population | 1,896 |
| Male Population | 945 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 951 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +48.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.8% |
| Median Age | 43.2 years (Male: 42.9, Female: 43.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Balen, Mol, Olmen, Meerhout, Ravels |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.16837, 5.17027 |
| Postal Codes | 2490 |
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Balen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,279 | 1,637 | 1,776 | 1,855 | 1,896 |
| Population Density | 639.5 / km² | 818.5 / km² | 888 / km² | 927.5 / km² | 948 / km² |
Balen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balen | +45% | +13.3% | +4.4% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Balen Median Age
Median Age: 43.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balen | 43.2 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 42.9 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Balen Population Density
Population Density: 948 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balen | 1,896 | 2 km² | 948 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Balen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Balen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Balen
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Balen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Balen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Balen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Balen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balen | 15,533 tn | 8.19 tn | 7,766.6 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,533 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,766.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 7:02 PM | 4.2 | 82.5 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 72.9 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 94.3 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 86.9 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 53.5 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 84.7 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 84.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 48.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 44.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Balen
Balen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbaːlə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. On 1 January 2011 Balen had a total population of 21,305. The total area is 72.88 k..
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