Categories in Dour
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dour
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 106 | — |
| Shopping | 65 | 22 years |
| Sports other | 58 | — |
| Restaurants | 50 | — |
| Nurses | 48 | — |
| Hairdressers | 43 | — |
| Beauty salons | 41 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 39 | — |
| Physiotherapy | 31 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 31 | — |
| Car repair | 28 | — |
| Butcher | 27 | — |
| Cafes | 27 | — |
| Unreachable | 26 | — |
| Other construction | 26 | — |
Dour Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 6,236 |
| Male Population | 2,982 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,254 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -21.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.8% |
| Median Age | 40.7 years (Male: 38.8, Female: 42.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Elouges, Blaugies, Wihéries, Montignies-sur-Sambre, Gosselies |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.39583, 3.77792 |
| Postal Codes | 7370 |
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Dour Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,929 | 6,976 | 6,352 | 6,100 | 6,236 |
| Population Density | 1,838.6 / km² | 1,617.6 / km² | 1,472.9 / km² | 1,414.5 / km² | 1,446 / km² |
Dour Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dour | -23.1% | -12.6% | -4% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Dour Median Age
Median Age: 40.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dour | 40.7 yrs | 42.6 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Dour Population Density
Population Density: 1,446 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dour | 6,236 | 4.313 km² | 1,446 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Dour 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 Dour
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Dour
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Dour
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dour
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Dour CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dour | 48,255 tn | 7.74 tn | 11,189.6 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 48,255 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,189.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 | 63.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 3.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 62.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 56.5 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 13.2 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 19.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 12.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 34.9 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 44.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/92 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 40 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Dour
Dour is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 16,810 inhabitants. The total area is 33.32 km², giving a population density of 505 inhabitants per km². municipality consists of the f..
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