Categories in Vilvoorde
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vilvoorde
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 217 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 188 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 173 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 150 | 29 years |
| Sports other | 125 | 15 years |
| Lawyers legal | 122 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 122 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 105 | 13 years |
| Cafes | 99 | 16 years |
| Accountants | 83 | 27 years |
| Hairdressers | 83 | — |
| Car repair | 79 | 29 years |
Vilvoorde Facts
| Area | 27.4 km² |
| Population | 39,448 |
| Male Population | 19,082 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 20,366 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.2% |
| Median Age | 38 years (Male: 37, Female: 38.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Kassei, Het Voor, Beauval, Mechelen, Laeken |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.92814, 4.42938 |
| Postal Codes | 1800 |
Map of Vilvoorde
Interactive Map
Vilvoorde Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,016 | 28,398 | 31,770 | 38,417 | 39,448 |
| Population Density | 913.8 / km² | 1,037.4 / km² | 1,160.5 / km² | 1,403.4 / km² | 1,441 / km² |
Vilvoorde Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilvoorde | +53.6% | +35.3% | +20.9% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Vilvoorde Median Age
Median Age: 38 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilvoorde | 38 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 37 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Vilvoorde Population Density
Population Density: 1,441 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilvoorde | 39,448 | 27.4 km² | 1,441 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Vilvoorde Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Vilvoorde
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Vilvoorde
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vilvoorde
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vilvoorde
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Vilvoorde CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilvoorde | 342,345 tn | 8.68 tn | 12,505.7 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 342,345 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,505.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 80 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 72.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 34.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 99.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 85 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 2:02 AM | 3.6 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:53 AM | 4 | 94.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 85.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Vilvoorde
Vilvoorde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɪlvoːrdə], French: Vilvorde, historically known as Filford in English) is a Belgian municipality in the Flemish province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the city of Vilvoorde proper with its two outly..
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