Categories in Herstal
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Herstal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 282 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 217 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 167 | 30 years |
| Sports other | 146 | 13 years |
| Health and medical | 145 | 24 years |
| Other construction | 136 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 112 | — |
| Car repair | 109 | 27 years |
| Hairdressers | 87 | 13 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 86 | 23 years |
| Hardware store | 84 | 48 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 77 | 38 years |
| Electronics stores | 76 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 76 | 25 years |
Herstal Facts
| Area | 29.8 km² |
| Population | 64,729 |
| Male Population | 31,276 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 33,453 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.8% |
| Median Age | 40.3 years (Male: 38.5, Female: 42) |
| Neighborhoods | Vottem, Milmort, Wandre, Jupille, Liers |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.66415, 5.62346 |
| Postal Codes | 4040 |
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Herstal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,472 | 56,790 | 58,400 | 63,064 | 64,729 |
| Population Density | 1,894.2 / km² | 1,904.9 / km² | 1,958.9 / km² | 2,115.4 / km² | 2,171.2 / km² |
Herstal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herstal | +11.7% | +11% | +8% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Herstal Median Age
Median Age: 40.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herstal | 40.3 yrs | 42 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Herstal Population Density
Population Density: 2,171 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herstal | 64,729 | 29.8 km² | 2,171 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Herstal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Herstal
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Herstal
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Herstal
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Herstal
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Herstal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herstal | 502,133 tn | 7.76 tn | 16,843 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 502,133 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 78.9 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 86.1 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 74.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 30 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 22.6 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 52 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 41.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 48.3 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 54.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 31.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Herstal
Herstal, formerly known as Heristal, or Héristal, is a municipality of Belgium. It lies in the country's Walloon Region and Province of Liège along the Meuse river. Herstal is included in the "Greater Liège" agglomeration, which counts about 600,000 ..
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