Categories in Solingen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Solingen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,033 | 38 years |
| Shopping | 894 | 43 years |
| Restaurants | 820 | 34 years |
| Health and medical | 752 | — |
| Real estate | 460 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 457 | — |
| Electronics stores | 396 | 45 years |
| Lawyers legal | 343 | — |
| Other construction | 318 | — |
| Car repair | 310 | 31 years |
| Accountants | 308 | — |
| Financial services | 304 | 19 years |
Solingen Facts
| Area | 51.9 km² |
| Population | 145,355 |
| Male Population | 69,982 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 75,373 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.0% |
| Median Age | 45.2 years (Male: 44, Female: 46.3) |
| Area Codes | 202, 2103, 212, 2196 |
| Neighborhoods | Untenpilghausen, Burg an der Wupper, Katternberg, Hästen, Dorperhof |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.17343, 7.08450 |
| Postal Codes | 42651, 42653, 42655, 42657, 42659, More |
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Solingen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 164,066 | 154,846 | 154,676 | 143,051 | 145,355 |
| Population Density | 3,162.7 / km² | 2,985 / km² | 2,981.7 / km² | 2,757.6 / km² | 2,802 / km² |
Solingen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen | -12.8% | -7.6% | -7.5% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +2.5% | +1.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Solingen Median Age
Median Age: 45.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen | 45.2 yrs | 46.3 yrs | 44 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Solingen Population Density
Population Density: 2,802 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen | 145,355 | 51.9 km² | 2,802 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Solingen 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 Solingen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Solingen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Solingen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Solingen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Solingen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen | 1,477,155 tn | 10.16 tn | 28,475.3 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) | 1,477,155 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28,475.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/09 | 2:58 AM | 4.1 | 55.4 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 48.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/08 | 3:28 AM | 3.3 | 64.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 42.5 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 7:41 AM | 3.3 | 46.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 8:56 PM | 3.4 | 45.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 1:55 PM | 3 | 46.7 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 2:33 PM | 3.2 | 60.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 55.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/08 | 6:54 AM | 3.1 | 53.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Solingen
Solingen (German pronunciation: [ˈzoːlɪŋən]) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located on the northern edge of the region called Bergisches Land, south of the Ruhr area, and with a 2009 population of 161,366 is the second largest ci..
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