Categories in Wervik
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wervik
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 96 | 20 years |
| Unreachable | 91 | — |
| Shopping | 65 | 26 years |
| Health and medical | 59 | — |
| Cafes | 58 | — |
| Hairdressers | 55 | — |
| Beauty salons | 54 | 15 years |
| Other construction | 49 | 26 years |
| Car repair | 47 | 26 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 45 | — |
| All food and beverage | 43 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 41 | 17 years |
| Sports clubs | 38 | — |
| Sports other | 36 | — |
| Florists | 36 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 32 | 24 years |
| Churches | 32 | — |
Wervik Facts
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population | 9,024 |
| Male Population | 4,473 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 4,551 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -18.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.2% |
| Median Age | 41.7 years (Male: 40.2, Female: 43.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Geluwe, Wervik, Centrum, Matonge, Binnenstad |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.78069, 3.03854 |
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Wervik Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,132 | 9,396 | 8,657 | 8,751 | 9,024 |
| Population Density | 3,180.6 / km² | 2,684.6 / km² | 2,473.4 / km² | 2,500.3 / km² | 2,578.3 / km² |
Wervik Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wervik | -21.4% | -6.9% | +1.1% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Wervik Median Age
Median Age: 41.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wervik | 41.7 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Wervik Population Density
Population Density: 2,578 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wervik | 9,024 | 3.5 km² | 2,578 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Wervik 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 Wervik
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wervik
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wervik
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wervik
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wervik CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wervik | 70,220 tn | 7.78 tn | 20,062.8 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 70,220 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,062.8 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 | 66 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 31.9 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 46.7 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 83.7 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 69.3 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 87 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 78.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/92 | 2:43 AM | 3.5 | 86.5 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/91 | 1:30 PM | 4 | 87.3 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 10:15 AM | 3.1 | 88.6 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Wervik
Wervik is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Wervik and the town of Geluwe. On January 1, 2006, Wervik had a total population of 17,607. The total area is 43.61 km² which gives a po..
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