Vaalbeek Facts
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Population | 4,131 |
| Male Population | 2,055 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,076 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -14.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -15.1% |
| Median Age | 38.2 years (Male: 37, Female: 39.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Mechelen, Bonheiden |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.82622, 4.68979 |
| Postal Codes | 3052, 3054 |
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Vaalbeek Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,820 | 4,769 | 4,866 | 5,112 | 4,131 | 4,210 | 4,178 |
| Population Density | 1,014.7 / km² | 1,004 / km² | 1,024.4 / km² | 1,076.2 / km² | 869.7 / km² | 886.3 / km² | 879.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVaalbeek Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 15.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaalbeek | -14.3% | -13.4% | -15.1% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vaalbeek Median Age
Median Age: 38.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaalbeek | 38.2 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 37 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vaalbeek Population Density
Population Density: 870 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaalbeek | 4,131 | 4.75 km² | 870 / 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
Vaalbeek 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vaalbeek
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
Vaalbeek CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaalbeek | 36,356 tn | 8.8 tn | 7,653.9 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
Vaalbeek CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,356 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,653.9 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.
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 | 67.6 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 78.1 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 23.1 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 93.6 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 83.7 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 91.6 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 76.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 86.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 80.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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