Categories in Ganshoren
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ganshoren
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 136 | 18 years |
| Sports other | 107 | 17 years |
| Restaurants | 94 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 72 | 34 years |
| Dentists | 68 | 21 years |
| Lawyers legal | 58 | — |
| Beauty salons | 53 | — |
| Hairdressers | 49 | 20 years |
| Accountants | 48 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 47 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 46 | 37 years |
| Physiotherapy | 36 | — |
| General practitioners | 36 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 34 | — |
Ganshoren Facts
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Population | 43,582 |
| Male Population | 20,702 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 22,880 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +88.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.8% |
| Median Age | 37.5 years (Male: 36.1, Female: 38.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Ganshoren, Basilique, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Jette Centre, Koekelberg |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.87065, 4.31531 |
| Postal Codes | 1083 |
Map of Ganshoren
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Ganshoren Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,070 | 28,382 | 33,079 | 42,443 | 43,582 |
| Population Density | 3,583.7 / km² | 4,408.9 / km² | 5,138.5 / km² | 6,593.1 / km² | 6,770 / km² |
Ganshoren Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganshoren | +84% | +49.5% | +28.3% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Ganshoren Median Age
Median Age: 37.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganshoren | 37.5 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Ganshoren Population Density
Population Density: 6,770 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganshoren | 43,582 | 6.4 km² | 6,770 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Ganshoren Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
Neighborhoods in Ganshoren
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ganshoren
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ganshoren
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ganshoren
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ganshoren CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganshoren | 335,235 tn | 7.69 tn | 52,075.4 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 335,235 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 52,075.4 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.
- 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 | 75.7 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 62.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 32.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 93.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 51.9 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/95 | 8:29 PM | 3 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 67.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 60.3 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/93 | 5:04 PM | 3.3 | 93.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Ganshoren
Ganshoren (French pronunciation: [ɡɑ̃soˈʁen]; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣɑnsˌɦoːrə(n)]) is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. On January 1, 2006, the municipality had a total population of 20,970. The t..
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