Postal Code 8978 - Belgium
Belgium
| Area of Postal Code 8978 | 25.4 km² |
| Population | 1,690 |
| Male Population | 841 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 849 (50.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +54.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +35.6% |
| Median Age | 43.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 44.4 years |
| Neighborhoods | Watou |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 50.84836627689811° / 2.642980101001427° |
| Related Postal Codes | 8950, 8951, 8952, 8953, 8954, 8956, 8957, 8958, 8970, 8972 |
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Postal Code 8978 - Belgium Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,093 | 1,167 | 1,246 | 1,448 | 1,690 | 1,729 | 1,788 |
| Population Density | 43.1 / km² | 46 / km² | 49.1 / km² | 57.1 / km² | 66.6 / km² | 68.1 / km² | 70.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 8978 - Belgium Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 35.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8978 - Belgium | +54.6% | +44.8% | +35.6% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8978 - Belgium Median Age
Median Age: 43.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8978 - Belgium | 43.3 yrs | 44.4 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.4 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 8978 Population Density
Population Density: 66.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8978 | 1,690 | 25.4 km² | 66.6 / 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 8978 - 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 8978 - Belgium
Business Concentration in Postal Code 8978 - Belgium
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 8978 - Belgium
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Agricultural wholesale | 7 |
| All food and beverage | 8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 14 |
| Beauty salons | 10 |
| Buses and trains | 13 |
| Cafes | 21 |
| Corporate management | 9 |
| Electrical installation | 9 |
| Farming | 23 |
| Gas station | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Hairdressers | 7 |
| Other accommodation | 13 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Shopping | 12 |
| Unreachable | 74 |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 8978 - 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 8978 - Belgium 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 | $141.7M | $149.7M | $168.7M | $186.4M | $201.8M | $220.8M | $230M | $254.7M |
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 8978 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8978 | 13,217 tn | 7.82 tn | 520.9 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
Postal Code 8978 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,217 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 520.9 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/15 | 6:52 PM | 3.7 | 98.5 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 6:33 PM | 3.2 | 93.5 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 9:32 AM | 4.1 | 95.7 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 12:16 AM | 3.1 | 46.6 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 9:06 AM | 3.1 | 32.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/95 | 6:54 PM | 4.3 | 97.7 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/92 | 6:43 PM | 3.5 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/91 | 5:30 AM | 4 | 62.7 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 3:15 AM | 3.1 | 59.8 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/87 | 10:43 PM | 3.1 | 96.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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