Categories in Wevelgem
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wevelgem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 173 | 36 years |
| Restaurants | 173 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 133 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 126 | — |
| Health and medical | 115 | 23 years |
| Hairdressers | 104 | 21 years |
| Other construction | 100 | 27 years |
| Accountants | 94 | 27 years |
| Sports other | 93 | 23 years |
| Electrical installation | 85 | 21 years |
| All food and beverage | 84 | 42 years |
| Cafes | 78 | — |
| Electronics stores | 77 | 22 years |
| Car repair | 75 | 25 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 74 | 21 years |
| Hardware store | 72 | 33 years |
Wevelgem Facts
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Population | 11,198 |
| Male Population | 5,536 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 5,662 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -25.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.3% |
| Median Age | 42.8 years (Male: 41.8, Female: 43.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Gullegem, Moorsele, Wevelgem, Sint-Andries, Heule |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.80000, 3.16667 |
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Wevelgem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,081 | 12,322 | 11,345 | 10,886 | 11,198 |
| Population Density | 2,255.1 / km² | 1,842.5 / km² | 1,696.4 / km² | 1,627.8 / km² | 1,674.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wevelgem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wevelgem | -27.8% | -11.7% | -4% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wevelgem Median Age
Median Age: 42.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wevelgem | 42.8 yrs | 43.9 yrs | 41.8 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wevelgem Population Density
Population Density: 1,675 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wevelgem | 11,198 | 6.7 km² | 1,675 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wevelgem Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Wevelgem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wevelgem
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wevelgem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wevelgem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Wevelgem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wevelgem | 91,526 tn | 8.17 tn | 13,686.1 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Wevelgem CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 91,526 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,686.1 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.
Sources:
- 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 | 60.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 36 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 50.3 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 89.8 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 62.7 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 81.6 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 72.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 97 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/92 | 2:43 AM | 3.5 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/91 | 1:30 PM | 4 | 96.6 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wevelgem
Wevelgem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Gullegem, Moorsele and Wevelgem proper. On January 1, 2006, Wevelgem had a total population of 31,020. The total area is 38.76 km² wh..
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