Categories in Dessel
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dessel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 64 | 17 years |
| Corporate management | 45 | 18 years |
| Unreachable | 40 | — |
| Shopping | 36 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 35 | — |
| Sports clubs | 35 | — |
| Electrical installation | 32 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 30 | 31 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 27 | 26 years |
| Hardware store | 27 | 45 years |
| Sports other | 26 | — |
| Real estate | 24 | — |
| Other construction | 24 | — |
Dessel Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 4,230 |
| Male Population | 2,129 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,101 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -5.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.8% |
| Median Age | 42.9 years (Male: 42.6, Female: 43.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Dessel, Mol, Retie, Arendonk, Zoersel |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.23855, 5.11448 |
| Postal Codes | 2480 |
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Dessel Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,453 | 4,418 | 4,076 | 4,140 | 4,230 |
| Population Density | 1,047.8 / km² | 1,039.5 / km² | 959.1 / km² | 974.1 / km² | 995.3 / km² |
Dessel Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessel | -7% | -6.3% | +1.6% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Dessel Median Age
Median Age: 42.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessel | 42.9 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Dessel Population Density
Population Density: 995 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessel | 4,230 | 4.25 km² | 995 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Dessel Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Dessel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dessel
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Dessel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessel | 34,752 tn | 8.22 tn | 8,177.1 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,752 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,177.1 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 | 80.3 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 77.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 95.7 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 59 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 91.7 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 91.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 56.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 49.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 65.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 77.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Dessel
Dessel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɛsəl]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Dessel proper. On January 1, 2013, Dessel had a total population of 9.300 inhabitants. The total area is ..
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