Categories in Westerlo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Westerlo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 133 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 112 | — |
| Other construction | 87 | 21 years |
| Health and medical | 86 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 81 | 32 years |
| Sports clubs | 73 | — |
| Corporate management | 66 | 23 years |
| Cafes | 61 | 18 years |
| Hairdressers | 57 | 18 years |
| Construction of buildings | 57 | 24 years |
| Unreachable | 56 | — |
| Accountants | 53 | 19 years |
| Electronics stores | 53 | 19 years |
| Sports other | 52 | — |
| All food and beverage | 50 | 24 years |
Westerlo Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 2,623 |
| Male Population | 1,318 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,305 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -4.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.2% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 43.6, Female: 44.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Westerlo, Hulshout, Heist-op-den-Berg, Herentals, Geel |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.09049, 4.91544 |
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Westerlo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,759 | 2,779 | 2,592 | 2,557 | 2,623 |
| Population Density | 1,161.7 / km² | 1,170.1 / km² | 1,091.4 / km² | 1,076.6 / km² | 1,104.4 / km² |
Westerlo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerlo | -7.3% | -8% | -1.4% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Westerlo Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerlo | 44.1 yrs | 44.6 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Westerlo Population Density
Population Density: 1,104 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerlo | 2,623 | 2.375 km² | 1,104 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Westerlo 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 Westerlo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Westerlo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Westerlo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerlo | 21,975 tn | 8.38 tn | 9,252.4 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,975 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,252.4 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 | 98.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 56.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 98.4 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 89.7 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 70.7 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 98.3 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 61.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 69.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 81.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Westerlo
Westerlo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛstərloː]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises seven towns: January 1, 2006 Westerlo had a total population of 22,896. The total area is 55.13 km² which gives a p..
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