Categories in Merzig
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Merzig
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 204 | — |
| Health and medical | 161 | — |
| Shopping | 149 | — |
| Corporate management | 135 | 26 years |
| Construction of buildings | 112 | — |
| Real estate | 90 | 17 years |
| Car repair | 75 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 67 | — |
| Financial services | 64 | — |
| All food and beverage | 57 | — |
| Hairdressers | 57 | — |
Merzig Facts
| Area | 9.5 km² |
| Population | 14,162 |
| Male Population | 6,942 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 7,220 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.0% |
| Median Age | 46.2 years (Male: 45.2, Female: 47.2) |
| Area Codes | 6861, 6869 |
| Neighborhoods | Hilbringen, Besseringen, Brotdorf, Schwemlingen, Ballern |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.44331, 6.63874 |
| Postal Codes | 66663 |
Map of Merzig
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Merzig Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,080 | 14,731 | 15,222 | 14,356 | 14,162 |
| Population Density | 1,692.6 / km² | 1,550.6 / km² | 1,602.3 / km² | 1,511.2 / km² | 1,490.7 / km² |
Merzig Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 5.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merzig | -10.7% | -2.5% | -5.7% |
| Saarland | -11.9% | -7.7% | -7.5% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Merzig Median Age
Median Age: 46.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merzig | 46.2 yrs | 47.2 yrs | 45.2 yrs |
| Saarland | 46.9 yrs | 48.1 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Merzig Population Density
Population Density: 1,491 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merzig | 14,162 | 9.5 km² | 1,491 / km² |
| Saarland | 984,367 | 2,571.5 km² | 383 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Merzig 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 Merzig
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Merzig
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Merzig
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Merzig CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merzig | 124,030 tn | 8.76 tn | 13,055.8 tons/km² |
| Saarland | 9,002,185 tn | 9.15 tn | 3,500.8 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 124,030 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,055.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28/08 | 12:02 AM | 3 | 16.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/08 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 17.4 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/08 | 1:28 PM | 3.2 | 17.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/08 | 1:56 PM | 3.3 | 11.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/08 | 8:47 PM | 3.5 | 14.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/08 | 12:44 AM | 3.4 | 16.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 5:44 AM | 3.9 | 16.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 4:19 AM | 3.8 | 13 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/08 | 10:42 AM | 3.5 | 14.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/08 | 11:17 AM | 3.5 | 16.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Merzig
Merzig is the capital of the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 35 km south of Trier, and 35 km northwest of Saarbrücken.
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