Categories in Merksem
Car Repair and MaintenanceClothing storesLaundry and Dyeworks ServiceMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationChurchesReligious OrganizationShipping CompanyComputer ConsultantArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical Installation ServiceHeating installation and repairHousing DevelopmentPainting and paint contractorsPlumbing installation and repairEducation CenterUniversities & CollegesArt galleriesArtistConcert halls and theatersFestivalGraphic DesignerMuseumsPerforming Arts TheaterPhotographerBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBurger restaurantsButcherCafesCocktail BarCoffee ShopDinerGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopPubRestaurantsSnack BarAnimal shelterNurseries and garden suppliesAccountantAdvocateBanksInsurance AgencyLawyerDentistsGeneral Hospital
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Merksem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Sports other | 103 | — |
| Restaurants | 61 | 31 years |
| Corporate management | 60 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 44 | 36 years |
| Electronics stores | 43 | — |
| Real estate | 24 | 31 years |
| Lawyers legal | 21 | — |
| Beauty salons | 20 | — |
Merksem Facts
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Population | 26,441 |
| Male Population | 13,106 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 13,335 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +64.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +61.2% |
| Median Age | 38.1 years (Male: 37.4, Female: 39) |
| Neighborhoods | Merksem, Schoten, Brasschaat, Deurne, Antwerp |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.24623, 4.44903 |
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Merksem Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,090 | 16,222 | 16,406 | 18,559 | 26,441 | 26,927 | 27,242 |
| Population Density | 2,361.8 / km² | 2,381.2 / km² | 2,408.2 / km² | 2,724.3 / km² | 3,881.2 / km² | 3,952.6 / km² | 3,998.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMerksem Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 61.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merksem | +64.3% | +63% | +61.2% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merksem Median Age
Median Age: 38.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merksem | 38.1 yrs | 39 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Merksem Population Density
Population Density: 3,881 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merksem | 26,441 | 6.8 km² | 3,881 / 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
Merksem Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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 Merksem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Merksem
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
Merksem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merksem | 213,108 tn | 8.06 tn | 31,282 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
Merksem CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 213,108 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31,282 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 68.9 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 95.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 89.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 86.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/01 | 12:54 AM | 3.2 | 94.6 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/99 | 12:32 PM | 3.7 | 88.5 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 93.1 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/93 | 5:04 PM | 3.3 | 75.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/93 | 12:57 PM | 3.8 | 95.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Merksem
Merksem (former spelling: Merxem) is a district of the municipality and city of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It has almost 42,000 inhabitants.
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