Categories in Poperinge
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Poperinge
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 347 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 204 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 116 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 99 | 37 years |
| Corporate management | 95 | 22 years |
| Cafes | 94 | — |
| Other construction | 75 | — |
| Hairdressers | 74 | 21 years |
| Farming | 70 | — |
| Other accommodation | 68 | 36 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 67 | 19 years |
| All food and beverage | 62 | 24 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 61 | — |
| Health and medical | 61 | 17 years |
| Electrical installation | 58 | 17 years |
| Electronics stores | 58 | 28 years |
Poperinge Facts
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population | 8,772 |
| Male Population | 4,364 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 4,408 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -17.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.0% |
| Median Age | 43.3 years (Male: 42.2, Female: 44.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Watou, Reningelst, Proven, Krombeke, Roesbrugge-Haringe |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.85386, 2.72659 |
| Postal Codes | 8970 |
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Poperinge Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,681 | 9,465 | 8,955 | 8,657 | 8,772 |
| Population Density | 2,191 / km² | 1,941.5 / km² | 1,836.9 / km² | 1,775.8 / km² | 1,799.4 / km² |
Poperinge Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poperinge | -18.9% | -8.5% | -3.3% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Poperinge Median Age
Median Age: 43.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poperinge | 43.3 yrs | 44.4 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Poperinge Population Density
Population Density: 1,799 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poperinge | 8,772 | 4.875 km² | 1,799 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Poperinge 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 Poperinge
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Poperinge
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Poperinge
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Poperinge
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Poperinge CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poperinge | 68,639 tn | 7.82 tn | 14,079.8 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 68,639 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,079.8 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 | 88.7 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 44.3 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 32.1 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 61.6 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 92.6 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/92 | 2:43 AM | 3.5 | 68.1 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/91 | 1:30 PM | 4 | 68.4 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 10:15 AM | 3.1 | 65.5 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/87 | 6:43 AM | 3.1 | 92.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Poperinge
Poperinge (also spelled Poperinghe in the past) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, Flemish Region, and has a history going back to medieval times. The municipality comprises the city of Poperinge proper and surroundin..
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