Categories in Cottbus
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cottbus
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 586 | — |
| Corporate management | 583 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 530 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 497 | — |
| Real estate | 352 | — |
| Financial services | 325 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 259 | — |
| Technical construction services | 246 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 229 | — |
| Electronics stores | 214 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 205 | — |
| Car repair | 194 | 29 years |
| Hairdressers | 191 | — |
| Dentists | 181 | — |
| Clothing stores | 169 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 166 | 24 years |
Cottbus Facts
| Area | 54.8 km² |
| Population | 94,888 |
| Male Population | 46,498 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 48,390 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -4.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.5% |
| Median Age | 46.9 years (Male: 44.5, Female: 49.4) |
| Area Codes | 355 |
| Neighborhoods | Groß Gaglow, Sielow, Gallinchen, Dissenchen, Merzdorf |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.75769, 14.32888 |
| Postal Codes | 03042, 03044, 03046, 03048, 03050, More |
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Cottbus Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,986 | 97,061 | 98,374 | 94,031 | 94,888 |
| Population Density | 1,808 / km² | 1,772.8 / km² | 1,796.8 / km² | 1,717.5 / km² | 1,733.1 / km² |
Cottbus Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottbus | -5% | -3.1% | -4.4% |
| Brandenburg | -10% | -4.8% | -5.1% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Cottbus Median Age
Median Age: 46.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottbus | 46.9 yrs | 49.4 yrs | 44.5 yrs |
| Brandenburg | 47.6 yrs | 48.8 yrs | 46.4 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Cottbus Population Density
Population Density: 1,733 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottbus | 94,888 | 54.8 km² | 1,733 / km² |
| Brandenburg | 2.5 million | 29,652.8 km² | 83.3 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Cottbus Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Cottbus
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cottbus
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Cottbus
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cottbus
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cottbus CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottbus | 842,264 tn | 8.88 tn | 15,383.8 tons/km² |
| Brandenburg | 22,189,824 tn | 8.99 tn | 748.3 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 842,264 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,383.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/08 | 3:45 AM | 3.1 | 69.4 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/98 | 11:05 AM | 3.2 | 36.6 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/94 | 12:03 PM | 3.4 | 87 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/94 | 10:59 AM | 3.6 | 91.2 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/94 | 11:40 AM | 3.4 | 97.9 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/91 | 4:15 AM | 3.1 | 99.6 km | 33,000 m | Czech Republic region | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/90 | 10:14 AM | 3.7 | 87.8 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/89 | 5:20 PM | 3.3 | 98.4 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/89 | 2:08 PM | 3.7 | 78.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/88 | 8:52 PM | 3.2 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
Cottbus
Cottbus (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔtbʊs]; Lower Sorbian: Chóśebuz; Polish: Chociebuż; Czech: Chotěbuz) is a university city in Brandenburg, Germany, situated around 125 km (78 mi) southeast of Berlin, on the River Spree. Cottbus is a major railway ju..
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