Categories in Lichtervelde
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lichtervelde
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 125 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 71 | 14 years |
| Other construction | 49 | — |
| Corporate management | 45 | 27 years |
| Shopping | 44 | 40 years |
| Health and medical | 39 | — |
| Farming | 36 | — |
| Electrical installation | 36 | — |
| Beauty salons | 35 | — |
| Cafes | 35 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 28 | 25 years |
| Construction of houses | 27 | — |
Lichtervelde Facts
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population | 6,805 |
| Male Population | 3,409 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 3,396 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -7.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.8% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years (Male: 41.9, Female: 43.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Koolskamp, Drongen, Tillegem, Zeebrugge, Sint-Jozef |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.03333, 3.15000 |
| Postal Codes | 8810 |
Map of Lichtervelde
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Lichtervelde Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,386 | 6,586 | 6,554 | 6,661 | 6,805 |
| Population Density | 1,313.1 / km² | 1,170.8 / km² | 1,165.2 / km² | 1,184.2 / km² | 1,209.8 / km² |
Lichtervelde Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichtervelde | -9.8% | +1.1% | +1.6% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Lichtervelde Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichtervelde | 42.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Lichtervelde Population Density
Population Density: 1,210 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichtervelde | 6,805 | 5.6 km² | 1,210 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Lichtervelde Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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 Lichtervelde
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lichtervelde
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lichtervelde
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lichtervelde
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lichtervelde CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichtervelde | 56,293 tn | 8.27 tn | 10,007.7 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 56,293 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,007.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 81.1 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 98.3 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 60.8 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 33.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 77.7 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 80.8 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 92.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 10:15 AM | 3.1 | 95 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/87 | 6:43 AM | 3.1 | 87.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/87 | 9:05 PM | 3.3 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Lichtervelde
Lichtervelde is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises only the town of Lichtervelde. On January 1, 2006 Lichtervelde had a total population of 8,400. The total area is 25.93 km² which gives a popu..
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