Categories in Colfontaine
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Colfontaine
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 67 | — |
| Beauty salons | 58 | — |
| Restaurants | 54 | — |
| Shopping | 49 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 42 | — |
| Accountants | 34 | — |
| Cafes | 33 | — |
| Car repair | 30 | — |
| Hairdressers | 29 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 29 | 29 years |
| Florists | 27 | — |
| Education | 26 | — |
| Physiotherapy | 23 | — |
| Sports clubs | 22 | — |
Colfontaine Facts
| Area | 17.6 km² |
| Population | 16,005 |
| Male Population | 7,718 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 8,287 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.5% |
| Median Age | 38.8 years (Male: 36.7, Female: 40.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $33,882 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Wasmes, Pâturages, Warquignies, Hornu, Eugies |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.41410, 3.85569 |
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Colfontaine Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,920 | 16,997 | 16,420 | 16,656 | 16,005 | 16,243 | 16,422 |
| Population Density | 1,020.4 / km² | 967.8 / km² | 934.9 / km² | 948.4 / km² | 911.3 / km² | 924.9 / km² | 935.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridColfontaine Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfontaine | -10.7% | -5.8% | -2.5% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Colfontaine Median Age
Median Age: 38.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfontaine | 38.8 yrs | 40.7 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Colfontaine Population Density
Population Density: 911 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfontaine | 16,005 | 17.6 km² | 911 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Colfontaine Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Colfontaine
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Colfontaine
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Colfontaine
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Colfontaine
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Colfontaine Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $23,700 | $25,184 | $28,593 | $30,723 | $31,748 | $32,175 | $31,253 | $33,882 |
| Total GDP | $616.7M | $648.3M | $738.9M | $794.2M | $818.8M | $829.7M | $806.1M | $879.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Colfontaine CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfontaine | 124,177 tn | 7.76 tn | 7,070.6 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Colfontaine CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 124,177 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,070.6 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.
Sources:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 59.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 5.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 56.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 61.6 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 8.5 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 16.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 8.1 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 32.1 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 42 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/92 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 37.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Colfontaine
Colfontaine is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, and comprises the former villages of Pâturages, Warquignies, Wasmes, and Petit Wasmes. 1 January 2006 the municipality had 20,021 inhabitants. The total area is 13.62 ..
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