Postal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders
Flanders | Belgium
| Primary City | Izegem |
| Area of Postal Code 8870 | 24.4 km² |
| Population | 27,575 |
| Male Population | 13,550 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 14,025 (50.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -2.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +0.6% |
| Median Age | 43.5 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 44.3 years |
| Neighborhoods | Emelgem, Iseghem, Kachtem |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 50.92100228166261° / 3.206763931600649° |
| Related Postal Codes | 8800, 8810, 8820, 8830, 8840, 8850, 8851, 8860, 8880, 8890 |
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Postal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,357 | 27,804 | 27,408 | 28,267 | 27,575 | 27,598 | 27,637 |
| Population Density | 1,164.2 / km² | 1,141.5 / km² | 1,125.2 / km² | 1,160.5 / km² | 1,132.1 / km² | 1,133 / km² | 1,134.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders | -2.8% | -0.8% | +0.6% |
| Izegem | -5.2% | +15.8% | +24.8% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders Median Age
Median Age: 43.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders | 43.5 yrs | 44.3 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| Izegem | 43.6 yrs | 44.4 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.4 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 8870 Population Density
Population Density: 1,132 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8870 | 27,575 | 24.4 km² | 1,132 / km² |
| Izegem | 10,002 | 4.28 km² | 2,337 / 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 8870 - Izegem, Flanders 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 8870 - Izegem, Flanders
Business Concentration in Postal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 76 | 26.5 years |
| All food and beverage | 69 | 25.4 years |
| Beauty salons | 142 | 12.8 years |
| Cafes | 101 | 14.7 years |
| Car repair | 78 | 31.3 years |
| Construction of buildings | 74 | 27.6 years |
| Corporate management | 95 | 29.9 years |
| Electrical installation | 73 | 16.7 years |
| Electronics stores | 78 | 35.8 years |
| Hairdressers | 125 | 20.7 years |
| Health and medical | 105 | 24.1 years |
| Other construction | 83 | 23.1 years |
| Restaurants | 147 | 18.3 years |
| Shopping | 149 | 32.7 years |
| Sports other | 81 | — |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 8870 - Izegem, Flanders
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 8870 - Izegem, Flanders Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,695 | $36,867 | $41,857 | $44,976 | $46,477 | $49,029 | $49,213 | $53,960 |
| Total GDP | $425M | $463.2M | $528.6M | $574.9M | $613.8M | $664.1M | $682.3M | $750.1M |
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
Postal Code 8870 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8870 | 224,694 tn | 8.15 tn | 9,224.5 tons/km² |
| Izegem | 81,362 tn | 8.13 tn | 19,011.8 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 8870 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 224,694 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,224.5 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 | 68.6 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 12:16 AM | 3.1 | 49.6 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 9:06 AM | 3.1 | 43.3 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/95 | 6:54 PM | 4.3 | 69 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 11:01 AM | 3.1 | 80.3 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 11:01 AM | 3.5 | 89.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 3:15 AM | 3.1 | 98.6 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/87 | 10:43 PM | 3.1 | 74.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/87 | 1:05 PM | 3.3 | 71.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/83 | 6:32 PM | 3.4 | 99.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Izegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Izegem proper and the towns of Emelgem and Kachtem. Emelgem was added to Izegem in 1965, Kachtem in 1977. Izegem itself lies on the sout..
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