Categories in Leest
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leest
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Sports other | 5 |
Leest Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 4,793 |
| Male Population | 2,343 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,450 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +81.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.0% |
| Median Age | 38.9 years (Male: 38, Female: 39.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Mechelen, Wilrijk, Borsbeek, Stadspark |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.03319, 4.41530 |
| Postal Codes | 2801 |
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Leest Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,643 | 3,435 | 4,027 | 4,671 | 4,793 |
| Population Density | 1,006.9 / km² | 1,308.6 / km² | 1,534.1 / km² | 1,779.4 / km² | 1,825.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leest Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 16% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leest | +76.7% | +36% | +16% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leest Median Age
Median Age: 38.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leest | 38.9 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 38 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Leest Population Density
Population Density: 1,826 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leest | 4,793 | 2.625 km² | 1,826 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leest Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Leest
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Leest
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leest
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Leest CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leest | 40,415 tn | 8.43 tn | 15,396.2 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Leest CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,415 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,396.2 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.
Sources:
- 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 | 91.7 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 81 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 46 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 95 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 86.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 2:02 AM | 3.6 | 98.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:53 AM | 4 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 85.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/01 | 12:54 AM | 3.2 | 97.1 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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