Categories in Zwevegem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zwevegem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 126 | 34 years |
| Beauty salons | 114 | — |
| Restaurants | 113 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 106 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 101 | 22 years |
| Other construction | 89 | 21 years |
| Hairdressers | 86 | 24 years |
| Electrical installation | 74 | 23 years |
| Sports clubs | 65 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 64 | 34 years |
| Cafes | 62 | — |
| Electronics stores | 62 | 22 years |
| Unreachable | 60 | — |
| Accountants | 57 | 21 years |
| Sports other | 56 | 17 years |
| All food and beverage | 55 | 35 years |
| Construction of buildings | 55 | 21 years |
Zwevegem Facts
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population | 9,232 |
| Male Population | 4,580 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 4,652 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -22.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.8% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 42.2, Female: 43.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Moen, Otegem, Heestert, Sint-Denijs, Zwevegem |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.81268, 3.33848 |
| Postal Codes | 8550 |
Map of Zwevegem
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Zwevegem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,959 | 9,808 | 8,984 | 8,992 | 9,232 |
| Population Density | 2,126 / km² | 1,743.6 / km² | 1,597.2 / km² | 1,598.6 / km² | 1,641.2 / km² |
Zwevegem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwevegem | -24.8% | -8.3% | +0.1% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Zwevegem Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwevegem | 43 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Zwevegem Population Density
Population Density: 1,641 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwevegem | 9,232 | 5.6 km² | 1,641 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Zwevegem 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 Zwevegem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Zwevegem
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Zwevegem
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Zwevegem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zwevegem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Zwevegem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwevegem | 75,192 tn | 8.14 tn | 13,367.5 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 75,192 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,367.5 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 | 53.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 89.7 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 42.8 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 58 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 54 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 74.3 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 65.1 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 89.5 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Zwevegem
Zwevegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heestert, Moen, Otegem, Sint-Denijs and Zwevegem. On January 1, 2006, Zwevegem had a total population of 24,209. The total area is 63..
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