Categories in Wels
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wels
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 435 | 87 years |
| Health and medical | 435 | — |
| Corporate management | 345 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 232 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 202 | 58 years |
| Electronics stores | 191 | 32 years |
| Clothing stores | 162 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 134 | — |
| Real estate | 131 | — |
Wels Facts
| Area | 26.4 km² |
| Population | 56,062 |
| Male Population | 26,988 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 29,074 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +8.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.6% |
| Median Age | 41.5 years (Male: 40.1, Female: 43) |
| Area Codes | 7242, 7243 |
| Neighborhoods | Bernardin, Laahen, Landstraße, Dickerldorf, Rosenau |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 48.16667, 14.03333 |
| Postal Codes | 4600 |
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Wels Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,742 | 51,239 | 52,614 | 54,448 | 56,062 |
| Population Density | 1,957.1 / km² | 1,938.1 / km² | 1,990.1 / km² | 2,059.5 / km² | 2,120.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wels Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wels | +5.2% | +6.3% | +3.5% |
| Upper Austria | +5.2% | +6.1% | +3.2% |
| Austria | +12.1% | +10.9% | +6.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wels Median Age
Median Age: 41.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wels | 41.5 yrs | 43 yrs | 40.1 yrs |
| Upper Austria | 42 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Austria | 42.3 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wels Population Density
Population Density: 2,121 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wels | 56,062 | 26.4 km² | 2,121 / km² |
| Upper Austria | 1.4 million | 11,984.6 km² | 118 / km² |
| Austria | 8.5 million | 83,905.5 km² | 102 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wels 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.
Neighborhoods in Wels
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wels
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wels
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wels
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
Wels CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wels | 603,929 tn | 10.77 tn | 22,843.6 tons/km² |
| Upper Austria | 14,901,656 tn | 10.55 tn | 1,243.4 tons/km² |
| Austria | 91,216,590 tn | 10.69 tn | 1,087.1 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
Wels CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 603,929 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,843.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12/08 | 5:25 PM | 3.8 | 56.5 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/08 | 10:54 PM | 4.1 | 80.4 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 3:05 PM | 3.2 | 36.4 km | 1,300 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/08 | 1:39 PM | 3.5 | 84.9 km | 1,400 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/07 | 8:04 PM | 3.5 | 96.3 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/06 | 3:39 AM | 3 | 61.2 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/05 | 7:23 AM | 3.8 | 76 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/04 | 10:25 PM | 3.6 | 98.8 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/04 | 8:10 AM | 3.9 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/03 | 1:38 AM | 3.3 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wels
Wels (German pronunciation: [vɛls]) is a city in Upper Austria, on the Traun River near Linz. It is the county seat of Wels-Land.
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