Categories in Zwalm
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zwalm
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Sports other | 7 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
Zwalm Facts
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Population | 2,558 |
| Male Population | 1,246 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,312 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -7.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.4% |
| Median Age | 44.6 years (Male: 43.4, Female: 45.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Hundelgem, Dikkele, Rooigem, Munkzwalm, Sint-Pieters |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.87676, 3.73503 |
| Postal Codes | 9630 |
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Zwalm Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,778 | 2,634 | 2,523 | 2,494 | 2,558 |
| Population Density | 838.6 / km² | 795.2 / km² | 761.7 / km² | 752.9 / km² | 772.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zwalm Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwalm | -10.2% | -5.3% | -1.1% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zwalm Median Age
Median Age: 44.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwalm | 44.6 yrs | 45.8 yrs | 43.4 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zwalm Population Density
Population Density: 772 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwalm | 2,558 | 3.313 km² | 772 / 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
Zwalm 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Zwalm
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zwalm
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
Zwalm CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwalm | 21,600 tn | 8.44 tn | 6,520.9 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
Zwalm CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,600 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,520.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 96.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 50.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 65.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 67.2 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 78.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 45.1 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 67.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 57.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 80.6 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 90.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Zwalm
Zwalm (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzʋɑlm]) is a municipality located in Flanders and in the Flemish province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Beerlegem, Dikkele, Hermelgem, Hundelgem, Meilegem, Munkzwalm, Nederzwalm, P..
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