Categories in Lessines
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lessines
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 109 | — |
| Restaurants | 86 | 20 years |
| Shopping | 76 | 32 years |
| Unreachable | 66 | — |
| Corporate management | 58 | 22 years |
| Cafes | 54 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 53 | 20 years |
| Sports clubs | 52 | — |
| Car repair | 48 | — |
| Beauty salons | 48 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 45 | — |
| Sports other | 45 | — |
| Electronics stores | 44 | 27 years |
| Accountants | 43 | — |
| Hairdressers | 41 | — |
| Veterinarians and animal clinics | 39 | — |
| Other construction | 36 | — |
Lessines Facts
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population | 4,824 |
| Male Population | 2,351 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,473 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -4.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.1% |
| Median Age | 41.8 years (Male: 40.7, Female: 43) |
| Neighborhoods | Deux-Acren, Ollignies, Bois-de-Lessines, Papignies, Ghoy |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.71104, 3.83579 |
| Postal Codes | 7860, 7861, 7866 |
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Lessines Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,064 | 4,809 | 4,590 | 4,717 | 4,824 |
| Population Density | 1,109.9 / km² | 1,054 / km² | 1,006 / km² | 1,033.9 / km² | 1,057.3 / km² |
Lessines Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lessines | -6.9% | -1.9% | +2.8% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Lessines Median Age
Median Age: 41.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lessines | 41.8 yrs | 43 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Lessines Population Density
Population Density: 1,057 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lessines | 4,824 | 4.563 km² | 1,057 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Lessines Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Lessines
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lessines
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lessines
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Lessines
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lessines
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lessines CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lessines | 38,843 tn | 8.05 tn | 8,513.6 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,843 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,513.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.5) |
* 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 | 78.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 32 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 53.1 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 64 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 93.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 25.6 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 47.7 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 37.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 60.8 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 70.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Lessines
Lessines (Dutch: Lessen) is a Picardy municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. As of the 2006 census, Lessine's total population was 17,848. The total area is 72.29 km² (27.91 square miles) which gives a population density of 247 inha..
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