Categories in Herent
Auto Machine ShopBody repairCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersVolkswagen DealerCommercial PrinterComputer WholesalerDairy FarmDigital PrinterFarmingImport Export CompanyWholesalersWood and Laminate Flooring SupplierClothing storesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingCareer Guidance ServiceChapelCounselorDay Care CenterMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPolice DepartmentPost OfficeRecycling drop-off locationScoutingShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanySocial Services OrganizationComputer ConsultantIT Support & Recovery ServicesSoftware CompanyArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianEngineering ConsultantGeneral contractorsHeating installation and repairHome Goods StoreLand SurveyorPainting and paint contractors
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Herent
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 198 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 174 | 21 years |
| Restaurants | 90 | 21 years |
| Electronics stores | 78 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 76 | 27 years |
| Beauty salons | 74 | — |
| Real estate | 62 | 20 years |
| Accountants | 57 | 27 years |
| Car repair | 56 | 23 years |
| Sports other | 55 | — |
| Architects | 49 | — |
Herent Facts
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Population | 9,222 |
| Male Population | 4,527 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,695 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +11.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.5% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 41.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $59,398 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Veltem-Beisem, Winksele, Winksele-Delle, Heist-op-den-Berg, Mechelen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.90861, 4.67056 |
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Herent Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,258 | 8,200 | 8,343 | 8,914 | 9,222 | 9,236 | 9,318 |
| Population Density | 1,518.7 / km² | 1,508 / km² | 1,534.3 / km² | 1,639.4 / km² | 1,696 / km² | 1,698.6 / km² | 1,713.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHerent Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herent | +11.7% | +12.5% | +10.5% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Herent Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herent | 40.4 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Herent Population Density
Population Density: 1,696 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herent | 9,222 | 5.4 km² | 1,696 / 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
Herent Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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 Herent
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Herent
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Herent
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Herent
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
Herent Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $38,849 | $41,281 | $46,868 | $50,361 | $52,041 | $54,851 | $53,032 | $59,398 |
| Total GDP | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $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
Herent CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herent | 80,241 tn | 8.7 tn | 14,756.9 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
Herent CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 80,241 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,756.9 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 | 76.7 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 82.6 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 31.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 99.2 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 89.5 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 90.4 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 76.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 83.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 93.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Herent
Herent (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦeːrənt]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Herent proper, Veltem-Beisem and Winksele. On January 1, 2010, Herent had a total population of 20,..
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