Categories in Mouscron
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mouscron
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 539 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 350 | 33 years |
| Health and medical | 246 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 232 | 18 years |
| Real estate | 215 | 25 years |
| Sports other | 204 | 16 years |
| Cafes | 199 | 48 years |
| Corporate management | 197 | 25 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 181 | 21 years |
| Hairdressers | 178 | 24 years |
| Other construction | 156 | 25 years |
| Electronics stores | 135 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 131 | 40 years |
| Accountants | 129 | 30 years |
Mouscron Facts
| Area | 18.6 km² |
| Population | 42,433 |
| Male Population | 20,570 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 21,863 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +8.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.4% |
| Median Age | 39.8 years (Male: 38.2, Female: 41.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Dottignies, Herseaux, Luingne, Mouscron, Centre |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.74497, 3.20639 |
| Postal Codes | 7700, 7711, 7712, 7780 |
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Mouscron Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,031 | 38,702 | 38,430 | 41,037 | 42,433 |
| Population Density | 2,095.6 / km² | 2,078 / km² | 2,063.4 / km² | 2,203.3 / km² | 2,278.3 / km² |
Mouscron Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouscron | +5.1% | +6% | +6.8% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Mouscron Median Age
Median Age: 39.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouscron | 39.8 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Mouscron Population Density
Population Density: 2,278 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouscron | 42,433 | 18.6 km² | 2,278 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Mouscron Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Mouscron
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mouscron
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mouscron
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Mouscron
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mouscron
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Mouscron CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouscron | 348,964 tn | 8.22 tn | 18,736.3 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 348,964 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,736.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 | 54.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 97.6 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 31.5 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 56.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 95.6 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 57 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 75.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 66.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 90.9 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/92 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 95.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Mouscron
Mouscron (French: [mukʁɔ̃]; Dutch: Moeskroen, pronounced [muˈskrun], Picard: Moucron) is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, along the border with the French city of Tourcoing. The Mouscron municipality include..
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