Obourg Facts
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population | 4,013 |
| Male Population | 1,937 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,076 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -5.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Median Age | 39.8 years (Male: 37.8, Female: 41.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Obourg |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.47384, 4.00881 |
| Postal Codes | 7034 |
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Obourg Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,230 | 3,997 | 3,793 | 3,916 | 4,013 |
| Population Density | 1,504 / km² | 1,421.2 / km² | 1,348.6 / km² | 1,392.4 / km² | 1,426.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Obourg Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obourg | -7.4% | -2% | +3.2% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Obourg Median Age
Median Age: 39.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obourg | 39.8 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Obourg Population Density
Population Density: 1,427 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obourg | 4,013 | 2.813 km² | 1,427 / 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
Obourg Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Obourg
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
Obourg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obourg | 31,201 tn | 7.78 tn | 11,093.8 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
Obourg CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,201 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,093.8 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.
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 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 | 52.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 16.9 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 43.9 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 71.8 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 7.8 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 19.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 11.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 31.7 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 41.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/92 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 36 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Obourg
Obourg is a village near the Belgian town of Mons in the province of Hainaut. It is the site of the first British soldier to be killed in the First World War, Private John Parr on 21st August 1914. Obourg was known for its tobacco in the past.
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