Categories in Herford
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Herford
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 430 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 422 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 329 | — |
| Health and medical | 288 | — |
| Real estate | 268 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 180 | — |
| Electronics stores | 176 | 23 years |
| Financial services | 158 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 157 | — |
| Car repair | 154 | — |
| Clothing stores | 146 | 30 years |
| Furniture stores | 144 | 32 years |
| Hairdressers | 132 | — |
| Dentists | 131 | — |
| Accountants | 125 | — |
Herford Facts
| Area | 25.6 km² |
| Population | 53,397 |
| Male Population | 25,690 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 27,707 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.6% |
| Median Age | 45.1 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 46.4) |
| Area Codes | 5206, 5221, 5222, 5224 |
| Neighborhoods | Herringhausen, Elverdissen, Diebrock, Schwarzenmoor, Falkendiek |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.11457, 8.67343 |
| Postal Codes | 32049, 32051, 32052 |
Map of Herford
Interactive Map
Herford Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,060 | 54,947 | 55,411 | 52,656 | 53,397 |
| Population Density | 2,232.2 / km² | 2,149.5 / km² | 2,167.7 / km² | 2,059.9 / km² | 2,088.9 / km² |
Herford Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herford | -7.7% | -4.2% | -5% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +2.5% | +1.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Herford Median Age
Median Age: 45.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herford | 45.1 yrs | 46.4 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 |
Herford Population Density
Population Density: 2,089 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herford | 53,397 | 25.6 km² | 2,089 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Herford 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 Herford
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Herford
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Herford
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Herford
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Herford CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herford | 533,271 tn | 9.99 tn | 20,861.5 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) | 533,271 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,861.5 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/08 | 4:48 AM | 3 | 60.9 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/08 | 6:12 PM | 3.4 | 73.3 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/07 | 7:54 PM | 3.7 | 77.9 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/06 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 97.1 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/05 | 3:02 PM | 4 | 90.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/03 | 9:49 PM | 4.3 | 76.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/01 | 8:44 PM | 3 | 69.7 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/01 | 1:34 PM | 3.2 | 85.8 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/01 | 5:05 PM | 3.1 | 97.1 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/00 | 8:27 PM | 3.2 | 88.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Herford
Herford (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛɐ̯fɔɐ̯t]) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the lowlands between the hill chains of the Wiehen Hills and the Teutoburg Forest. It is the capital of the district of Herford.
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