Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wessem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 20 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Beauty salons | 13 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 11 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accountants | 8 |
| Other construction | 7 |
| Sports clubs | 7 |
| Corporate management | 7 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Architects | 6 |
| All membership organizations | 6 |
| Social work | 6 |
| Real estate | 6 |
| Sports and recreation | 6 |
Wessem Facts
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Population | 3,109 |
| Male Population | 1,555 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,554 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -8.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.7% |
| Median Age | 47.2 years (Male: 46.4, Female: 47.9) |
| Area Codes | 475 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.15954, 5.88146 |
| Postal Codes | 6019, 6097 |
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Wessem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,406 | 3,169 | 3,333 | 3,101 | 3,109 |
| Population Density | 648.8 / km² | 603.6 / km² | 634.9 / km² | 590.7 / km² | 592.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wessem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessem | -9% | -2.1% | -7% |
| Limburg (Netherlands) | -0.8% | -1.8% | -2.6% |
| Netherlands | +24.3% | +13.4% | +6.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wessem Median Age
Median Age: 47.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessem | 47.2 yrs | 47.9 yrs | 46.4 yrs |
| Limburg (Netherlands) | 44.9 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wessem Population Density
Population Density: 592 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessem | 3,109 | 5.3 km² | 592 / km² |
| Limburg (Netherlands) | 1.1 million | 2,210.3 km² | 507 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wessem 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wessem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wessem
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
Wessem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessem | 35,896 tn | 11.55 tn | 6,837.3 tons/km² |
| Limburg (Netherlands) | 12,720,258 tn | 11.35 tn | 5,754.9 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 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
Wessem CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,896 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,837.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 7:02 PM | 4.2 | 59.1 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/09 | 2:58 AM | 4.1 | 60.2 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 42.4 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 60.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 49.8 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/08 | 3:30 AM | 3.7 | 54.6 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/07 | 2:52 PM | 3.7 | 55.3 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 79.5 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 76.9 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/07 | 12:20 AM | 3 | 57.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wessem
Wessem is a small village in the Netherlands, in the province of Limburg. Wessem is a part of the municipality of Maasgouw. As of 2002, Wessem had a population of 1,750.
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