Categories in Kontich
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kontich
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 317 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 156 | 20 years |
| Shopping | 147 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 123 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 113 | 20 years |
| Sports other | 87 | — |
| Real estate | 86 | 29 years |
| Other construction | 80 | — |
| Accountants | 77 | 35 years |
| Sports clubs | 74 | — |
| Computer programming, web design | 69 | 15 years |
| Beauty salons | 64 | 25 years |
| Hardware store | 64 | 36 years |
Kontich Facts
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population | 17,577 |
| Male Population | 8,696 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 8,881 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -8.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.1% |
| Median Age | 44 years (Male: 42.5, Female: 45.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Kontich, Waarloos, Edegem, Wilrijk, Lint |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.13213, 4.44706 |
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Kontich Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,187 | 17,282 | 16,885 | 17,131 | 17,577 |
| Population Density | 2,177.2 / km² | 1,961.1 / km² | 1,916 / km² | 1,943.9 / km² | 1,994.6 / km² |
Kontich Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kontich | -10.7% | -0.9% | +1.5% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Kontich Median Age
Median Age: 44 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kontich | 44 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Kontich Population Density
Population Density: 1,995 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kontich | 17,577 | 8.8 km² | 1,995 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Kontich Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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 Kontich
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kontich
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kontich CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kontich | 141,894 tn | 8.07 tn | 16,101.5 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 141,894 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,101.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 91.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 56.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 94.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 94.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 85.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 2:02 AM | 3.6 | 98.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:53 AM | 4 | 96.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/01 | 12:54 AM | 3.2 | 94.1 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/99 | 5:34 AM | 3 | 99.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Kontich
Kontich (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɔntɪx], old spelling: Contich) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Kontich proper and Waarloos. On December 31, 2010, Kontich had a total population of..
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