Categories in Wortegem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wortegem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 52 | — |
| Restaurants | 35 | 14 years |
| Sports other | 31 | — |
| Corporate management | 31 | 17 years |
| Other construction | 27 | — |
| Farming | 24 | — |
| Shopping | 23 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 22 | 35 years |
| Real estate | 22 | — |
| Health and medical | 17 | — |
| Sports clubs | 17 | — |
| Construction of houses | 16 | — |
| Beauty salons | 15 | — |
| Accountants | 15 | — |
Wortegem Facts
| Area | 54.0 km² |
| Population | 7,772 |
| Male Population | 3,872 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,900 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +15.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.8% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 42.4, Female: 43.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Wortegem, Petegem aan de Schelde, Ooike, Moregem, Elsegem |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.85357, 3.51000 |
Map of Wortegem
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Wortegem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,761 | 6,811 | 7,014 | 7,586 | 7,772 |
| Population Density | 125.2 / km² | 126.1 / km² | 129.9 / km² | 140.5 / km² | 143.9 / km² |
Wortegem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortegem | +12.2% | +11.4% | +8.2% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Wortegem Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortegem | 43 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 42.4 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Wortegem Population Density
Population Density: 144 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortegem | 7,772 | 54 km² | 144 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Wortegem 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 Wortegem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wortegem
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wortegem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wortegem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wortegem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortegem | 65,571 tn | 8.44 tn | 1,214.3 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 65,571 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,214.3 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 | 51.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 79.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 53.9 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 65.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 49.4 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 71.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 61.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 85.8 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/92 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 90.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
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