Categories in Wijster
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wijster
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 17 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Campgrounds | 6 |
| Accountants | 6 |
| Corporate management | 5 |
| Nurseries and garden supplies | 5 |
| Beauty salons | 5 |
Wijster Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 924 |
| Male Population | 461 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 463 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +275.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +246.1% |
| Median Age | 44.7 years (Male: 43.9, Female: 45.5) |
| Area Codes | 593 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.81667, 6.51806 |
| Postal Codes | 9418 |
Map of Wijster
Interactive Map
Wijster Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 246 | 262 | 267 | 234 | 924 | 901 | 917 |
| Population Density | 984 / km² | 1,048 / km² | 1,068 / km² | 936 / km² | 3,696 / km² | 3,604 / km² | 3,668 / km² |
Wijster Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 246.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wijster | +275.6% | +252.7% | +246.1% |
| Drenthe | — | — | — |
| Netherlands | — | — | — |
Wijster Median Age
Median Age: 44.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wijster | 44.7 yrs | 45.5 yrs | 43.9 yrs |
| Drenthe | 43.8 yrs | 44.7 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Wijster Population Density
Population Density: 3,696 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wijster | 924 | 0.25 km² | 3,696 / km² |
| Drenthe | 497,820 | 2,678.3 km² | 186 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Wijster Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wijster
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wijster CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wijster | 10,776 tn | 11.66 tn | 43,102.5 tons/km² |
| Drenthe | 5,666,833 tn | 11.38 tn | 2,115.8 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,776 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 43,102.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/19 | 3:48 AM | 3.2 | 64.3 km | 10,000 m | 8km NNE of Winsum, Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/13 | 11:19 PM | 3.4 | 66.4 km | 10,000 m | 11km NNE of Winsum, Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/12 | 8:30 PM | 3.4 | 60.5 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/08 | 5:54 AM | 3.3 | 62.7 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/08 | 6:12 PM | 3.4 | 94.5 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/07 | 7:54 PM | 3.7 | 89.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/06 | 5:03 AM | 3.8 | 60.8 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/06 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 87.9 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/04 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 8.4 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/03 | 12:22 AM | 3.1 | 64.4 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
Wijster
Wijster is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 11 km north of Hoogeveen. 2001, the town of Wijster had 462 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.15 km², and contained..
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