Categories in Aachen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aachen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 2,330 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 1,595 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 1,530 | 41 years |
| Health and medical | 1,514 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 1,119 | 20 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,046 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 821 | — |
| Technical construction services | 668 | 26 years |
| Architects | 554 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 550 | 26 years |
Aachen Facts
| Area | 59.3 km² |
| Population | 194,377 |
| Male Population | 99,224 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 95,153 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -0.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.0% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 45) |
| Area Codes | 2407, 2408, 241 |
| Neighborhoods | Mitte, Brand, Laurensberg, Haaren, Eilendorf |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.77664, 6.08342 |
| Postal Codes | 52062, 52064, 52066, 52068, 52070, More |
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Aachen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 195,437 | 192,389 | 196,299 | 190,763 | 194,377 |
| Population Density | 3,298.5 / km² | 3,247.1 / km² | 3,313.1 / km² | 3,219.6 / km² | 3,280.6 / km² |
Aachen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 2.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen | -2.4% | -0.8% | -2.8% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +2.5% | +1.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Aachen Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen | 43 yrs | 45 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Aachen Population Density
Population Density: 3,281 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen | 194,377 | 59.3 km² | 3,281 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Aachen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
- 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 Aachen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Aachen
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Aachen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Aachen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aachen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Aachen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen | 1,901,431 tn | 9.78 tn | 32,091.7 tons/km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 176,214,894 tn | 10.01 tn | 5,164.8 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,901,431 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32,091.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 47.4 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 71.8 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 39.9 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 41.7 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 36.7 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 18.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 13.6 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 20.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 28.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 46 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Aachen
Aachen (German pronunciation: [ˈʔaːxən]), also known as Bad Aachen, is a spa and border town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Aachen was a residence of Charlemagne, and later the coronation place for German kings. is the westernmost city of Germa..
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