Categories in Gorinchem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gorinchem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 358 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 290 | — |
| Other construction | 220 | — |
| Shopping | 209 | 20 years |
| Electronics stores | 201 | 26 years |
| Accountants | 180 | — |
| Restaurants | 172 | 40 years |
| General contractors | 140 | — |
| Beauty salons | 137 | — |
| Health and medical | 133 | — |
| Education | 110 | 52 years |
Gorinchem Facts
| Area | 20.4 km² |
| Population | 34,889 |
| Male Population | 17,118 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 17,771 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 39.6, Female: 41.1) |
| Area Codes | 183 |
| Neighborhoods | Binnenstad, Gildenwijk, Laag Dalem, Haarwijk, Papland |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.83652, 4.97243 |
| Postal Codes | 4201, 4202, 4203, 4204, 4205, More |
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Gorinchem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,896 | 31,268 | 32,968 | 34,286 | 34,889 |
| Population Density | 1,418.2 / km² | 1,534.6 / km² | 1,618.1 / km² | 1,682.7 / km² | 1,712.3 / km² |
Gorinchem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorinchem | +18.7% | +9.7% | +4% |
| South Holland | +21.1% | +12.1% | +5.9% |
| Netherlands | +24.3% | +13.4% | +6.5% |
Gorinchem Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorinchem | 40.4 yrs | 41.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| South Holland | 40 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Gorinchem Population Density
Population Density: 1,712 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorinchem | 34,889 | 20.4 km² | 1,712 / km² |
| South Holland | 3.6 million | 3,417.4 km² | 1,048 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Gorinchem 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 Gorinchem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gorinchem
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gorinchem
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gorinchem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gorinchem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Gorinchem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorinchem | 399,666 tn | 11.46 tn | 19,615.5 tons/km² |
| South Holland | 38,003,786 tn | 10.61 tn | 11,120.8 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 399,666 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,615.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 7:02 PM | 4.2 | 74.7 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 95.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/01 | 4:30 AM | 3.4 | 79.9 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/01 | 6:58 AM | 3.8 | 91.6 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/01 | 12:54 AM | 3.2 | 96.3 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/99 | 12:32 PM | 3.7 | 49.7 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/97 | 6:49 PM | 3 | 86.3 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/95 | 11:13 PM | 3.1 | 98.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/94 | 1:12 AM | 3.4 | 89 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/94 | 6:02 PM | 3 | 73.5 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
Gorinchem
Gorinchem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣɔrɪnˌxɛm]), also called Gorkum ([ˈɣɔrkʏm] or [ˈɣɔrkəm]), is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of 21.93 km2 (8.47 sq mi) of which 3...
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