Categories in Geel
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Geel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 312 | 20 years |
| Restaurants | 257 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 230 | 27 years |
| Health and medical | 224 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 177 | 20 years |
| Beauty salons | 153 | 14 years |
| Unreachable | 139 | — |
| Sports other | 135 | 19 years |
| Other construction | 134 | 29 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 128 | 23 years |
| Cafes | 121 | 19 years |
| Real estate | 117 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 111 | 30 years |
| Accountants | 110 | 22 years |
| Lawyers legal | 108 | 18 years |
| Hairdressers | 107 | 16 years |
Geel Facts
| Area | 10.1 km² |
| Population | 10,075 |
| Male Population | 5,041 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 5,034 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -5.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.0% |
| Median Age | 43.1 years (Male: 42.5, Female: 43.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Geel, Westerlo, Olen, Mol, Meerhout |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.16557, 4.98917 |
| Postal Codes | 2440 |
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Geel Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,693 | 9,970 | 9,076 | 9,826 | 10,075 |
| Population Density | 1,056.1 / km² | 984.7 / km² | 896.4 / km² | 970.5 / km² | 995.1 / km² |
Geel Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geel | -8.1% | -1.4% | +8.3% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Geel Median Age
Median Age: 43.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geel | 43.1 yrs | 43.7 yrs | 42.5 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Geel Population Density
Population Density: 995 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geel | 10,075 | 10.1 km² | 995 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Geel 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Geel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Geel
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Geel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geel | 83,473 tn | 8.29 tn | 8,244.2 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 83,473 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,244.2 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 | 92.2 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 66.1 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 93.2 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 66 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 96.1 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 96.6 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 59.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 57 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 68 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 80.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Geel
Geel (Dutch pronunciation: [ɣeːl]) is a city located in the Belgian province of Antwerp, which acquired city status in the 1980s. comprises Central-Geel which is constituted of 4 old parishes a/o towns: Sint-Amand, Sint-Dimpna, Holven and Elsum. Fur..
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