Categories in Wommelgem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wommelgem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 112 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 85 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 84 | 40 years |
| Restaurants | 73 | 21 years |
| Other construction | 63 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 54 | — |
| Accountants | 53 | 27 years |
| Car repair | 49 | 27 years |
| Electrical installation | 44 | 21 years |
| Hardware store | 43 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 42 | 23 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 39 | 20 years |
| Sports other | 38 | — |
| Beauty salons | 38 | — |
Wommelgem Facts
| Area | 7.3 km² |
| Population | 13,695 |
| Male Population | 6,721 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 6,974 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +7.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.3% |
| Median Age | 44.4 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 45.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Wommelgem, Deurne, Borsbeek, Ranst, Mechelen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.20452, 4.52250 |
| Postal Codes | 2160, 2531 |
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Wommelgem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,712 | 12,807 | 12,883 | 13,341 | 13,695 |
| Population Density | 1,738.4 / km² | 1,751.4 / km² | 1,761.8 / km² | 1,824.4 / km² | 1,872.8 / km² |
Wommelgem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wommelgem | +4.9% | +4.2% | +3.6% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Wommelgem Median Age
Median Age: 44.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wommelgem | 44.4 yrs | 45.1 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Wommelgem Population Density
Population Density: 1,873 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wommelgem | 13,695 | 7.3 km² | 1,873 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Wommelgem Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 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 Wommelgem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wommelgem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wommelgem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wommelgem | 110,379 tn | 8.06 tn | 15,094.5 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 110,379 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,094.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 63.8 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 98.9 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 89.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 99.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 82.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 2:02 AM | 3.6 | 96.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:53 AM | 4 | 93.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 80.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/01 | 5:24 AM | 3.4 | 98.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Wommelgem
Wommelgem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɔməlɣɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Wommelgem proper. On January 1, 2006 Wommelgem had a total population of 12,126. The total area is ..
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