Categories in Hamont-Achel
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hamont-Achel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other construction | 76 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 67 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 59 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 52 | — |
| Corporate management | 47 | 26 years |
| Unreachable | 43 | — |
| Sports clubs | 37 | — |
| Cafes | 37 | — |
| Car repair | 34 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 32 | 22 years |
| Hairdressers | 31 | — |
| Hardware store | 29 | 26 years |
| Buses and trains | 28 | — |
| Real estate | 28 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 26 | — |
Hamont-Achel Facts
| Area | 56.3 km² |
| Population | 15,366 |
| Male Population | 7,765 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 7,601 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.0% |
| Median Age | 45.3 years (Male: 44.8, Female: 45.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $75,316 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Achel, Geel, Gestel, Hamont, Brussels |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.24967, 5.50552 |
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Hamont-Achel Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,067 | 13,892 | 13,971 | 14,769 | 15,366 | 15,539 | 15,688 |
| Population Density | 250.1 / km² | 247 / km² | 248.4 / km² | 262.6 / km² | 273.2 / km² | 276.2 / km² | 278.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHamont-Achel Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamont-Achel | +9.2% | +10.6% | +10% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hamont-Achel Median Age
Median Age: 45.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamont-Achel | 45.3 yrs | 45.9 yrs | 44.8 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Hamont-Achel Population Density
Population Density: 273 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamont-Achel | 15,366 | 56.3 km² | 273 / 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
Hamont-Achel Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Hamont-Achel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hamont-Achel
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
Hamont-Achel Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $50,178 | $49,012 | $70,333 | $63,580 | $63,505 | $63,893 | $71,418 | $75,316 |
| Total GDP | $506.3M | $534.8M | $812.5M | $755M | $779.4M | $808.8M | $922.7M | $975.3M |
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
Hamont-Achel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamont-Achel | 124,258 tn | 8.09 tn | 2,209 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
Hamont-Achel CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 124,258 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,209 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 7:02 PM | 4.2 | 60.2 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/09 | 2:58 AM | 4.1 | 76.9 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 69.9 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 77.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 71.8 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/08 | 3:30 AM | 3.7 | 72.1 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/07 | 2:52 PM | 3.7 | 73.5 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 93.1 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 87.8 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/06 | 6:19 PM | 3.2 | 76.4 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hamont-Achel
Hamont-Achel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦaːmɔnt ˈɑxəl]; Limburgish: Haëmet-Achel) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. It was founded in 1977 by a fusion of the city Hamont and the village Achel. On January 1, 2006, Hamont-Achel..
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