Categories in Maaseik
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Maaseik
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 262 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 167 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 160 | 20 years |
| Health and medical | 142 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 131 | 25 years |
| Other construction | 130 | 24 years |
| Hairdressers | 92 | 18 years |
| Construction of buildings | 87 | 19 years |
| Cafes | 80 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 80 | 22 years |
Maaseik Facts
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Population | 7,666 |
| Male Population | 3,837 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 3,829 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -9.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.6% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 43.4, Female: 44.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Opoeteren, Neeroeteren, Maaseik, Mol, Turnhout |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.09802, 5.78379 |
| Postal Codes | 3910 |
Map of Maaseik
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Maaseik Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,438 | 8,005 | 7,542 | 7,453 | 7,666 |
| Population Density | 1,298.2 / km² | 1,231.5 / km² | 1,160.3 / km² | 1,146.6 / km² | 1,179.4 / km² |
Maaseik Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maaseik | -11.7% | -6.9% | -1.2% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Maaseik Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maaseik | 44.1 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 43.4 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Maaseik Population Density
Population Density: 1,179 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maaseik | 7,666 | 6.5 km² | 1,179 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Maaseik Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Maaseik
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Maaseik
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Maaseik
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Maaseik
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Maaseik CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maaseik | 60,179 tn | 7.85 tn | 9,258.3 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 60,179 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,258.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 7:02 PM | 4.2 | 67.2 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 49.1 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 59.1 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/08 | 3:30 AM | 3.7 | 64.3 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/07 | 2:52 PM | 3.7 | 65 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 72.9 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 69.5 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/07 | 3:23 PM | 3 | 66.3 km | 2,600 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 9.9 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 60.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Maaseik
Maaseik (Limburgs: Mezeik) is a town and municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg. Both in size (close to 77 km²) as in population (around 25,000 inhabitants, of whom ca. 3,000 non-Belgian) it is the 8th largest municipality in Belgian Limburg..
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