Categories in Ligny
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ligny
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Sports other | 9 |
Ligny Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 1,943 |
| Male Population | 952 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 991 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.1% |
| Median Age | 39.9 years (Male: 39.2, Female: 40.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Ligne, Gribaumont, Villers-Saint-Amand |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.51244, 4.57735 |
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Ligny Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,831 | 1,712 | 1,718 | 1,903 | 1,943 |
| Population Density | 861.6 / km² | 805.6 / km² | 808.5 / km² | 895.5 / km² | 914.4 / km² |
Ligny Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligny | +3.9% | +11.2% | +10.8% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Ligny Median Age
Median Age: 39.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligny | 39.9 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 39.2 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Ligny Population Density
Population Density: 914 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligny | 1,943 | 2.125 km² | 914 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Ligny 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ligny
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Ligny
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ligny
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ligny CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligny | 16,283 tn | 8.38 tn | 7,662.5 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 16,283 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,662.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 32.7 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 57.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 13.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 92 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 82.3 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/02 | 3:36 AM | 3 | 87.8 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 89.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/01 | 1:39 PM | 3.1 | 97.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Ligny
Ligny (in wallon Ligné) is a village in the municipality of Sombreffe (in the province of Namur), France. It is known as the site of the Battle of Ligny, where Napoleon defeated Blücher two days before the battle of Waterloo while Wellington and Mars..
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