Categories in Erkelenz
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Erkelenz
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 266 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 224 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 180 | — |
| Health and medical | 148 | — |
| Real estate | 145 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 138 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 103 | — |
| All food and beverage | 97 | — |
| Financial services | 93 | — |
| Electronics stores | 90 | — |
| Hairdressers | 80 | — |
| Accountants | 79 | — |
Erkelenz Facts
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Population | 15,096 |
| Male Population | 7,303 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 7,793 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -8.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -10.2% |
| Median Age | 44.7 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 45.5) |
| Area Codes | 2164, 2431, 2432, 2433 |
| Neighborhoods | Gerderath, Lövenich, Holzweiler, Kückhoven, Granterath |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.07947, 6.31531 |
| Postal Codes | 41812 |
Map of Erkelenz
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Erkelenz Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,473 | 17,132 | 16,819 | 15,313 | 15,096 |
| Population Density | 2,534.3 / km² | 2,635.7 / km² | 2,587.5 / km² | 2,355.8 / km² | 2,322.5 / km² |
Erkelenz Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erkelenz | -7% | -10.6% | -9% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +2.5% | +1.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Erkelenz Median Age
Median Age: 44.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erkelenz | 44.7 yrs | 45.5 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Erkelenz Population Density
Population Density: 2,323 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erkelenz | 15,096 | 6.5 km² | 2,323 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Erkelenz 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 Erkelenz
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Erkelenz
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Erkelenz
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Erkelenz
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Erkelenz CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erkelenz | 145,061 tn | 9.61 tn | 22,317.2 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) | 145,061 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,317.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/09 | 2:58 AM | 4.1 | 51.5 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 55.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 12.6 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 8:56 PM | 3.4 | 47.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 1:55 PM | 3 | 47.2 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 52.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/08 | 6:54 AM | 3.1 | 54.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 12:10 PM | 3.1 | 54.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/08 | 4:46 PM | 3 | 58.8 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 34.3 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Erkelenz
Erkelenz is a town in the Rhineland in western Germany that lies 15 kilometres (9 miles) southwest of Mönchengladbach on the northern edge of the Cologne Lowland, halfway between the Lower Rhine region and the Lower Meuse. It is a medium-sized town (..
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