Categories in Bessan
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bessan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Winery | 44 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 38 | 18 years |
| Restaurants | 22 | — |
| Other accommodation | 17 | — |
| Nurses | 14 | — |
| Other construction | 13 | — |
| Real estate | 13 | — |
| Beauty salons | 12 | — |
| Corporate management | 10 | — |
| Car repair | 9 | — |
| Alternative medicine | 9 | — |
| Shopping other | 8 | — |
| Electrical installation | 8 | — |
| Hairdressers | 8 | — |
Bessan Facts
| Area | 28.1 km² |
| Population | 4,907 |
| Male Population | 2,394 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 2,513 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.5% |
| Median Age | 43.7 years (Male: 42.7, Female: 44.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.36196, 3.42288 |
| Postal Codes | 34550 |
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Bessan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,116 | 3,717 | 4,106 | 4,748 | 4,907 |
| Population Density | 111 / km² | 132.5 / km² | 146.3 / km² | 169.2 / km² | 174.9 / km² |
Bessan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessan | +52.4% | +27.7% | +15.6% |
| France | +22.7% | +13.8% | +8.8% |
Bessan Median Age
Median Age: 43.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessan | 43.7 yrs | 44.7 yrs | 42.7 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Bessan Population Density
Population Density: 175 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessan | 4,907 | 28.1 km² | 175 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Bessan 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bessan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bessan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bessan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessan | 37,278 tn | 7.6 tn | 1,328.4 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 37,278 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,328.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.3 | 95.3 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/02 | 6:11 AM | 3.7 | 91.5 km | 6,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/99 | 4:08 AM | 3 | 45.7 km | 8,000 m | near the south coast of France | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/98 | 1:30 AM | 3.1 | 91 km | 2,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/98 | 3:09 AM | 3 | 97.8 km | 10,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/97 | 12:26 PM | 3.5 | 90.4 km | 10,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/97 | 6:02 PM | 3 | 67.6 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/97 | 8:15 PM | 3.7 | 97.3 km | 10,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/96 | 11:35 AM | 3.8 | 86.7 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/96 | 5:39 PM | 3.4 | 90.1 km | 10,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
Bessan
Bessan is a commune in the Hérault department of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France. Its inhabitants are known as 'Bessanais' in French.
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