Categories in Dessau
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dessau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 413 | — |
| Corporate management | 410 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 367 | 14 years |
| Shopping | 297 | — |
| Real estate | 263 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 239 | — |
| Financial services | 203 | — |
| Dentists | 188 | — |
| Car repair | 156 | 32 years |
| Beauty salons | 142 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 138 | — |
| Electronics stores | 128 | 25 years |
| Hairdressers | 126 | — |
Dessau Facts
| Area | 54.7 km² |
| Population | 83,374 |
| Male Population | 40,221 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 43,153 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +59.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.6% |
| Median Age | 50.6 years (Male: 48.7, Female: 52.8) |
| Area Codes | 340, 34901, 34906, 34907 |
| Neighborhoods | Dessau, Ziebigk, Roßlau Elbe, Alten, Waldersee |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.83864, 12.24555 |
| Postal Codes | 06842, 06844, 06846, 06847, 06849, More |
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Dessau Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,402 | 62,258 | 72,153 | 83,381 | 83,374 |
| Population Density | 958.2 / km² | 1,138.4 / km² | 1,319.4 / km² | 1,524.7 / km² | 1,524.6 / km² |
Dessau Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessau | +59.1% | +33.9% | +15.6% |
| Saxony-Anhalt | -30.3% | -19.5% | -14.5% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Dessau Median Age
Median Age: 50.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessau | 50.6 yrs | 52.8 yrs | 48.7 yrs |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 48.4 yrs | 50.4 yrs | 46.6 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Dessau Population Density
Population Density: 1,525 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessau | 83,374 | 54.7 km² | 1,525 / km² |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 2.2 million | 20,550.4 km² | 107 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Dessau Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Dessau
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Dessau
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Dessau
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Dessau
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dessau
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Dessau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessau | 788,535 tn | 9.46 tn | 14,418.9 tons/km² |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 20,564,701 tn | 9.33 tn | 1,000.7 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 788,535 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,418.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16/15 | 6:38 AM | 3.3 | 45.1 km | 20,600 m | 1km NE of Grobers, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/96 | 3:36 AM | 4.9 | 69.1 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/96 | 2:23 PM | 3.1 | 69.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Dessau
Dessau is a city in Germany on the junction of the rivers Mulde and Elbe, in the Bundesland (Federal State) of Saxony-Anhalt. Since 1 July 2007, it is part of the new city of Dessau-Roßlau. Population of Dessau proper: 77,973 (June 2006).
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