Categories in Bruges
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bruges
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,619 | 20 years |
| Corporate management | 912 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 888 | 29 years |
| Health and medical | 791 | 24 years |
| Lawyers legal | 732 | 21 years |
| Other accommodation | 562 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 515 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 513 | 16 years |
Bruges Facts
| Area | 41.7 km² |
| Population | 79,358 |
| Male Population | 38,530 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 40,828 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.9% |
| Median Age | 45.3 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 46.9) |
| Area Codes | 50 |
| Neighborhoods | Centrum, Steenstraatkwartier, Sint-Pieters, Sint-Andries, Sint-Michiels |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.20892, 3.22424 |
| Postal Codes | 8000, 8200, 8310, 8380 |
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Bruges Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,663 | 81,753 | 78,613 | 77,316 | 79,358 |
| Population Density | 2,246.8 / km² | 1,961.1 / km² | 1,885.8 / km² | 1,854.7 / km² | 1,903.6 / km² |
Bruges Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruges | -17.5% | -5.4% | -1.6% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Bruges Median Age
Median Age: 45.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruges | 45.3 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Bruges Population Density
Population Density: 1,904 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruges | 79,358 | 41.7 km² | 1,904 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Bruges Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Bruges
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bruges
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bruges
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Bruges
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bruges
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bruges CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruges | 660,246 tn | 8.32 tn | 15,838 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 660,246 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 95.7 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 90.1 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 81 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 37.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 79.6 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/96 | 7:37 PM | 3 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 93.6 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/87 | 9:05 PM | 3.3 | 99.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/87 | 2:47 PM | 3 | 97.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Bruges
Bruges (/ˈbruːʒ/ in English; Dutch: Brugge [ˈbrʏɣə]; French: Bruges [bʁyːʒ]; German: Brügge [ˈbʁʏɡə]) is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country. area of the who..
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