Categories in Tongeren
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersBeer DistributorCommercial PrinterDairy FarmHorticultural EstablishmentsMachines WholesaleWholesale FloristBoutiqueClothing storesDry CleanerFabric StoreLaundry and Dyeworks ServiceMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesChurchesMailing ServicePost OfficeReligious OrganizationRetirement HomeShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanyShipping ServiceComputer ConsultantMobile Phone Repair ShopTelecommunications RetailArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorCarpentryConstruction of buildingsContractorDry Wall ContractorElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianElectric Utility CompanyHeating installation and repairHousing DevelopmentLand SurveyorPainting and paint contractorsPlumbing installation and repairResidential BuildingEducationPrivate Elementary SchoolUniversities & CollegesArt galleriesArtist
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tongeren
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Lawyers legal | 132 |
| Restaurants | 128 |
| Health and medical | 101 |
| Beauty salons | 95 |
| Unreachable | 72 |
| Accountants | 65 |
| Shopping | 64 |
| Cafes | 61 |
| Hairdressers | 59 |
| Other construction | 57 |
| Sports other | 50 |
| Sports clubs | 43 |
| Farming | 38 |
| Buses and trains | 38 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 37 |
| Antiques | 36 |
Tongeren Facts
| Area | 14.3 km² |
| Population | 16,295 |
| Male Population | 8,027 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 8,268 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years (Male: 44.4, Female: 46.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $44,618 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 12 |
| Neighborhoods | Vreren, Lauw, Herenelderen, Piringen, Rutten |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.78054, 5.46484 |
| Postal Codes | 3700, 3831 |
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Tongeren Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,164 | 17,056 | 15,741 | 15,923 | 16,295 | 16,190 | 16,017 |
| Population Density | 1,269.1 / km² | 1,191.7 / km² | 1,099.8 / km² | 1,112.5 / km² | 1,138.5 / km² | 1,131.2 / km² | 1,119.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTongeren Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongeren | -10.3% | -4.5% | +3.5% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tongeren Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongeren | 45.5 yrs | 46.7 yrs | 44.4 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tongeren Population Density
Population Density: 1,139 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongeren | 16,295 | 14.3 km² | 1,139 / 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
Tongeren 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 Tongeren
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tongeren
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tongeren
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tongeren
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
Tongeren Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $29,442 | $31,285 | $35,520 | $38,167 | $39,440 | $41,215 | $40,870 | $44,618 |
| Total GDP | $801.3M | $831.5M | $914.8M | $974.6M | $1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B |
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
Tongeren CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongeren | 129,296 tn | 7.93 tn | 9,033.8 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
Tongeren CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 129,296 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,033.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 80.9 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 86 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 64.9 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 47 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 39.1 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 47.3 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 54.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 55.9 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 60.3 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 26.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tongeren
Tongeren (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈtɔŋərə(n)], French: Tongres [tɔ̃gʁ], German: Tongern [ˈtɔŋɐn]) is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg, in the southeastern corner of the Flemish region of Belgium. Tongeren is the oldest..
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