Categories in Herselt
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Herselt
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 77 | 19 years |
| Unreachable | 70 | — |
| Beauty salons | 67 | — |
| Other construction | 66 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 58 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 57 | 20 years |
| Cafes | 54 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 45 | 18 years |
| Construction of buildings | 42 | 23 years |
| Sports other | 42 | 15 years |
| Electrical installation | 41 | — |
| Hairdressers | 39 | — |
| Gas station | 38 | — |
| Accountants | 37 | 19 years |
| Health and medical | 37 | — |
| Construction of houses | 37 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 36 | — |
Herselt Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 3,339 |
| Male Population | 1,680 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,659 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -16.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.6% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years (Male: 44.9, Female: 46.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Herselt, Hulshout, Westerlo, Averbode, Brussels |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.05159, 4.88231 |
| Postal Codes | 2230 |
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Herselt Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,008 | 3,426 | 3,392 | 3,254 | 3,339 |
| Population Density | 1,394.1 / km² | 1,191.7 / km² | 1,179.8 / km² | 1,131.8 / km² | 1,161.4 / km² |
Herselt Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herselt | -18.8% | -5% | -4.1% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Herselt Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herselt | 45.5 yrs | 46.1 yrs | 44.9 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Herselt Population Density
Population Density: 1,161 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herselt | 3,339 | 2.875 km² | 1,161 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Herselt 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 Herselt
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Herselt
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Herselt
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Herselt
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Herselt CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herselt | 27,849 tn | 8.34 tn | 9,686.7 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,849 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,686.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | 94.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 51.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 97 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 88.1 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 73.2 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 99.4 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 62.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 65.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 70 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Herselt
Herselt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛrsəlt]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Herselt proper, Ramsel, Blauberg, Bergom and Varenwinkel. On January 1, 2006 Herselt had a total populatio..
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