Postal Code 8520 - Belgium
Belgium
| Area of Postal Code 8520 | 10 km² |
| Population | 12,351 |
| Male Population | 6,082 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 6,269 (50.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +5.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +4.4% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 45.4 years |
| Area Codes | 56 |
| Associated Cities | Kortrijk, Kuurne |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 50.86043119401244° / 3.2712886020320595° |
| Related Postal Codes | 8500, 8501, 8510, 8511, 8551, 8552, 8553, 8554, 8560, 8570 |
Map of Postal Code 8520 - Belgium
Interactive Map
Postal Code 8520 - Belgium Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,677 | 11,540 | 11,828 | 12,351 | 12,682 |
| Population Density | 1,164.5 / km² | 1,150.8 / km² | 1,179.5 / km² | 1,231.7 / km² | 1,264.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8520 - Belgium Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8520 - Belgium | +5.8% | +7% | +4.4% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8520 - Belgium Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8520 - Belgium | 44.1 yrs | 45.4 yrs | 42.7 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.4 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 8520 Population Density
Population Density: 1,232 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8520 | 12,351 | 10 km² | 1,232 / 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
Postal Code 8520 - Belgium 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 Postal Code 8520 - Belgium
Business Concentration in Postal Code 8520 - Belgium

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 8520 - Belgium
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 71 | 26 years |
| All food and beverage | 45 | 30.9 years |
| Beauty salons | 88 | — |
| Cafes | 43 | — |
| Corporate management | 77 | 24.7 years |
| Electrical installation | 41 | 26.5 years |
| Electronics stores | 42 | 22.7 years |
| Furniture stores | 43 | 39.4 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 47 | — |
| Hairdressers | 56 | — |
| Hardware store | 47 | 37.3 years |
| Other construction | 47 | 24.5 years |
| Real estate | 54 | 27.7 years |
| Restaurants | 72 | 26.3 years |
| Shopping | 88 | 26.5 years |
| Sports other | 46 | — |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 8520 - Belgium
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
Postal Code 8520 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8520 | 100,596 tn | 8.14 tn | 10,031.8 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
Postal Code 8520 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 100,596 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,031.8 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/08 | 6:33 PM | 3.2 | 60.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 6:45 AM | 3.8 | 95.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 12:16 AM | 3.1 | 45 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 9:06 AM | 3.1 | 50.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/95 | 6:54 PM | 4.3 | 61 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 11:01 AM | 3.5 | 81.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 11:01 AM | 3.1 | 72.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 2:22 AM | 4.1 | 96.6 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/87 | 10:43 PM | 3.1 | 66.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/87 | 1:05 PM | 3.3 | 63.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Showing 1-10 of 14
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.