Categories in Pittem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pittem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 141 | 24 years |
| Fruits and vegetables | 72 | 28 years |
| Farming | 50 | — |
| Beauty salons | 45 | — |
| Corporate management | 39 | 27 years |
| Shopping | 38 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 36 | 22 years |
| Electrical installation | 36 | — |
| Other construction | 36 | — |
| Restaurants | 35 | — |
| Cafes | 29 | — |
| Car repair | 29 | 12 years |
| Construction of houses | 27 | — |
| Real estate | 25 | 22 years |
| Sports other | 24 | — |
| Hairdressers | 23 | — |
Pittem Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 1,718 |
| Male Population | 874 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 844 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -35.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.2% |
| Median Age | 42.2 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 43.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Egem, Tielt, Kontich, Hermitage, Koolskamp |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.99279, 3.26317 |
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Pittem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,647 | 2,005 | 1,832 | 1,673 | 1,718 |
| Population Density | 1,176.4 / km² | 891.1 / km² | 814.2 / km² | 743.6 / km² | 763.6 / km² |
Pittem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittem | -36.8% | -16.6% | -8.7% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Pittem Median Age
Median Age: 42.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittem | 42.2 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Pittem Population Density
Population Density: 764 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittem | 1,718 | 2.25 km² | 764 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Pittem 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 Pittem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pittem
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Pittem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pittem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Pittem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittem | 14,167 tn | 8.25 tn | 6,296.4 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,167 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,296.4 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 | 73.1 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 58.5 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 42.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 86.7 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 72.2 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 93.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 84 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/87 | 6:43 AM | 3.1 | 79.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/87 | 9:05 PM | 3.3 | 76.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/87 | 2:47 PM | 3 | 73.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Pittem
Pittem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Egem and Pittem proper. On January 1, 2006, Pittem had a total population of 6,599. The total area is 34.42 km² which gives a populatio..
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