Categories in Vaals
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vaals
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Construction of buildings | 58 |
| Corporate management | 45 |
| Beauty salons | 38 |
| Shopping | 38 |
| Accountants | 35 |
| Electronics stores | 26 |
| All food and beverage | 25 |
| Clothing stores | 24 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 |
| Health and medical | 19 |
Vaals Facts
| Area | 7.7 km² |
| Population | 9,910 |
| Male Population | 4,988 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 4,922 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -14.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.9% |
| Median Age | 45.4 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 46.9) |
| Area Codes | 43 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.77083, 6.01806 |
| Postal Codes | 6291 |
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Vaals Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,532 | 10,420 | 10,314 | 9,677 | 9,910 |
| Population Density | 1,500.1 / km² | 1,355.4 / km² | 1,341.7 / km² | 1,258.8 / km² | 1,289.1 / km² |
Vaals Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 6.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaals | -16.1% | -7.1% | -6.2% |
| Limburg (Netherlands) | -0.8% | -1.8% | -2.6% |
| Netherlands | +24.3% | +13.4% | +6.5% |
Vaals Median Age
Median Age: 45.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaals | 45.4 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| Limburg (Netherlands) | 44.9 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Vaals Population Density
Population Density: 1,289 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaals | 9,910 | 7.7 km² | 1,289 / km² |
| Limburg (Netherlands) | 1.1 million | 2,210.3 km² | 507 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Vaals Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Vaals
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vaals
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Vaals CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaals | 108,763 tn | 10.98 tn | 14,148 tons/km² |
| Limburg (Netherlands) | 12,720,258 tn | 11.35 tn | 5,754.9 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 108,763 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,148 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 50.7 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 74.4 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 37.8 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 38.6 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 36.2 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 20.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 18.1 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 24.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 25.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 44.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Vaals
Vaals ( pronunciation ) is a town in the extreme southeastern part of the Dutch province of Limburg, which in its turn finds itself in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. municipality covers an area of 23.87 km2 (9.22 sq mi) in the foothills o..
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