Categories in Purmerend
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Purmerend
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 762 | 62 years |
| Corporate management | 417 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 332 | 23 years |
| Accountants | 317 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 313 | — |
| Restaurants | 299 | — |
| Electronics stores | 284 | 25 years |
| Other construction | 274 | — |
| General contractors | 171 | — |
Purmerend Facts
| Area | 24.4 km² |
| Population | 83,870 |
| Male Population | 40,980 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 42,890 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +59.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.6% |
| Median Age | 41.7 years (Male: 40.6, Female: 42.7) |
| Area Codes | 299 |
| Neighborhoods | Zaanstad, Stadsdeel Noord, Waterland, Stadsdeel Centrum, Hoog-Catharijne CS en Leidseveer |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.50500, 4.95972 |
| Postal Codes | 1441, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1445, More |
Map of Purmerend
Interactive Map
Purmerend Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,674 | 63,261 | 71,340 | 82,068 | 83,870 |
| Population Density | 2,155.5 / km² | 2,588.7 / km² | 2,919.3 / km² | 3,358.3 / km² | 3,432 / km² |
Purmerend Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purmerend | +55.8% | +29.7% | +15% |
| North Holland | +32.8% | +18.1% | +9% |
| Netherlands | +24.3% | +13.4% | +6.5% |
Purmerend Median Age
Median Age: 41.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purmerend | 41.7 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| North Holland | 40.4 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Purmerend Population Density
Population Density: 3,432 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purmerend | 83,870 | 24.4 km² | 3,432 / km² |
| North Holland | 2.8 million | 4,094.3 km² | 672 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Purmerend Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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 Purmerend
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Purmerend
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Purmerend
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Purmerend
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Purmerend
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Purmerend CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purmerend | 995,633 tn | 11.87 tn | 40,742 tons/km² |
| North Holland | 23,619,214 tn | 8.59 tn | 5,768.8 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 995,633 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.87 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 40,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12/01 | 12:47 AM | 3.7 | 85.2 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/01 | 4:30 AM | 3.4 | 34.9 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/01 | 6:58 AM | 3.8 | 32.1 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/95 | 7:24 PM | 4 | 53.5 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/94 | 1:12 AM | 3.4 | 35.7 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/94 | 6:02 PM | 3 | 14.1 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/89 | 8:09 PM | 3.1 | 19.9 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
Purmerend
Purmerend ( pronunciation ) is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The city is surrounded by polders, such as the Purmer, Beemster and the Wormer. The city became the trade center of the region but the popu..
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