Categories in Puurs
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Puurs
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | 85 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Sports clubs | 50 |
| Corporate management | 48 |
| Accountants | 38 |
| Other construction | 32 |
| Shopping | 31 |
| Beauty salons | 28 |
| Other membership organizations | 28 |
| Electronics stores | 25 |
| Electrical installation | 24 |
| Sports other | 24 |
| Cafes | 23 |
| Health and medical | 22 |
| Car repair | 21 |
| Hardware store | 19 |
| Butcher | 18 |
| Construction of houses | 18 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 18 |
Puurs Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 3,134 |
| Male Population | 1,544 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,590 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -12.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.3% |
| Median Age | 43.1 years (Male: 42.5, Female: 43.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Puurs, Breendonk, Sint-Amands, Willebroek, Bornem |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.07409, 4.28844 |
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Puurs Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,586 | 3,228 | 3,005 | 3,055 | 3,134 |
| Population Density | 1,509.9 / km² | 1,359.2 / km² | 1,265.3 / km² | 1,286.3 / km² | 1,319.6 / km² |
Puurs Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puurs | -14.8% | -5.4% | +1.7% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Puurs Median Age
Median Age: 43.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puurs | 43.1 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 42.5 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Puurs Population Density
Population Density: 1,320 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puurs | 3,134 | 2.375 km² | 1,320 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Puurs 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Puurs
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Puurs
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Puurs CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puurs | 26,627 tn | 8.5 tn | 11,211.2 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 26,627 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,211.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | 98 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 80.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 53.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 95.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 94.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 71 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 89 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 80.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/93 | 5:04 PM | 3.3 | 88.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 96.7 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Puurs
Puurs (Dutch pronunciation: [pyːrs]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is located in the Flemish Region. The municipality comprises the towns of Breendonk, Liezele, Kalfort, Ruisbroek (old spelling: Ruysbroeck) and Puur..
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