Categories in Geraardsbergen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Geraardsbergen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 265 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 136 | 18 years |
| Health and medical | 134 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 130 | 23 years |
| Cafes | 124 | 18 years |
| Beauty salons | 124 | 20 years |
| Other construction | 119 | 38 years |
| Unreachable | 99 | — |
| Real estate | 94 | 24 years |
| Bakeries | 87 | — |
| Hairdressers | 87 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 83 | 25 years |
| Electrical installation | 82 | 23 years |
| Sports clubs | 79 | — |
Geraardsbergen Facts
| Area | 10.9 km² |
| Population | 17,333 |
| Male Population | 8,566 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 8,767 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +18.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.7% |
| Median Age | 43.7 years (Male: 42.6, Female: 44.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $51,311 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Moerbeke, Ophasselt, Schendelbeke, Zandbergen, Idegem |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.77343, 3.88223 |
| Postal Codes | 9500 |
Map of Geraardsbergen
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Geraardsbergen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,634 | 13,851 | 13,162 | 13,260 | 17,333 | 17,046 | 16,842 |
| Population Density | 1,345.7 / km² | 1,273.7 / km² | 1,210.3 / km² | 1,219.3 / km² | 1,593.8 / km² | 1,567.4 / km² | 1,548.7 / km² |
Geraardsbergen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraardsbergen | +18.4% | +25.1% | +31.7% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Geraardsbergen Median Age
Median Age: 43.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraardsbergen | 43.7 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Geraardsbergen Population Density
Population Density: 1,594 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraardsbergen | 17,333 | 10.9 km² | 1,594 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Geraardsbergen 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 Geraardsbergen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Geraardsbergen
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Geraardsbergen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Geraardsbergen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Geraardsbergen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Geraardsbergen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,107 | $35,179 | $39,941 | $42,918 | $44,349 | $46,577 | $46,102 | $51,311 |
| Total GDP | $466.8M | $493.2M | $556.1M | $609.6M | $656.9M | $718.6M | $740.2M | $824.2M |
Geraardsbergen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraardsbergen | 146,196 tn | 8.43 tn | 13,443.3 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 146,196 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,443.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 81.3 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 39.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 51.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 69.8 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 92.7 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 32.1 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 53.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 44.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 66.2 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 75.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Geraardsbergen
Geraardsbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣeːraːrdzbɛrɣə(n)], French: Grammont) is a city and municipality located in the Denderstreek and in the Flemish Ardennes, the hilly southern part of the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality compri..
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