Categories in Eeklo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Eeklo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 152 | 19 years |
| Shopping | 140 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 112 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 98 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 83 | 29 years |
| Hairdressers | 80 | — |
| Beauty salons | 79 | — |
| Electronics stores | 79 | 27 years |
| Sports other | 77 | — |
| Other construction | 74 | — |
| Unreachable | 71 | — |
| Real estate | 69 | 20 years |
| Cafes | 66 | — |
| Sports clubs | 62 | 30 years |
| Car repair | 59 | 30 years |
| Furniture stores | 57 | 37 years |
Eeklo Facts
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Population | 14,072 |
| Male Population | 6,940 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 7,132 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.8% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 42.7, Female: 45.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Balgerhoeke, Eeklo, Station, Kontich, Centrum |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.18703, 3.55654 |
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Eeklo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,297 | 12,838 | 12,937 | 13,720 | 14,072 |
| Population Density | 1,477.4 / km² | 1,426.4 / km² | 1,437.4 / km² | 1,524.4 / km² | 1,563.6 / km² |
Eeklo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eeklo | +3.2% | +6.9% | +6.1% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Eeklo Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eeklo | 44.1 yrs | 45.4 yrs | 42.7 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Eeklo Population Density
Population Density: 1,564 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eeklo | 14,072 | 9 km² | 1,564 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Eeklo 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 Eeklo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Eeklo
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Eeklo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Eeklo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Eeklo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eeklo | 115,911 tn | 8.24 tn | 12,879 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 115,911 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,879 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 | 86.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 94.6 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 86.5 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 60.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 81.8 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 94.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/87 | 6:43 AM | 3.1 | 94.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/87 | 9:05 PM | 3.3 | 91.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/87 | 2:47 PM | 3 | 89.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/82 | 7:24 PM | 3.4 | 98.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Eeklo
Eeklo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈeːkloː]) is a Belgian municipality in the Flemish province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises only the city of Eeklo proper. The name Eeklo comes from the contraction of "eke" and "lo", two Old German words mea..
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