Categories in Veurne
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Veurne
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 137 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 122 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 75 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 71 | — |
| Farming | 63 | — |
| Health and medical | 62 | — |
| All food and beverage | 57 | 22 years |
| Buses and trains | 54 | — |
| Cafes | 52 | — |
| Corporate management | 46 | 46 years |
| Lawyers legal | 46 | 18 years |
| Other accommodation | 44 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 42 | 23 years |
| Electronics stores | 41 | 21 years |
| Hairdressers | 41 | — |
Veurne Facts
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Population | 3,629 |
| Male Population | 1,779 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,850 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -45.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -11.8% |
| Median Age | 51.2 years (Male: 49.5, Female: 52.7) |
| Area Codes | 58 |
| Neighborhoods | Houtem, Veurne, Eggewaartskapelle, Steenkerke, Vinkem |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.07316, 2.66803 |
| Postal Codes | 8630, 8691 |
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Veurne Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,712 | 5,278 | 4,115 | 3,537 | 3,629 |
| Population Density | 1,154.8 / km² | 908 / km² | 708 / km² | 608.5 / km² | 624.3 / km² |
Veurne Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 14% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veurne | -47.3% | -33% | -14% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Veurne Median Age
Median Age: 51.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veurne | 51.2 yrs | 52.7 yrs | 49.5 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Veurne Population Density
Population Density: 624 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veurne | 3,629 | 5.8 km² | 624 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Veurne 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 Veurne
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Veurne
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Veurne
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Veurne
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Veurne CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veurne | 30,539 tn | 8.42 tn | 5,254 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,539 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,254 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/15 | 1:52 AM | 3.7 | 89.7 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 73.9 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 68.4 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 44.4 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/96 | 7:37 PM | 3 | 92 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/94 | 6:36 AM | 3.9 | 87 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/92 | 2:43 AM | 3.5 | 78.1 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/91 | 1:30 PM | 4 | 77.3 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 10:15 AM | 3.1 | 62.4 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Veurne
Veurne (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvøːrnə] ; French: Furnes, pronounced: [fyʁn]) is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Veurne proper and the settlements of Avekapelle, Booitshoeke, Bul..
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