Categories in Zgorzelec
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zgorzelec
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 346 |
| Health and medical | 256 |
| Real estate | 255 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 215 |
| Beauty salons | 171 |
| Car repair | 149 |
| Clothing stores | 143 |
| Corporate management | 138 |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Taxis | 109 |
| Financial services | 107 |
| Finance other | 107 |
| Electronics stores | 101 |
| All food and beverage | 98 |
| Construction of buildings | 97 |
| Education | 95 |
| Construction | 95 |
| Hardware store | 87 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 80 |
Zgorzelec Facts
| Area | 22.9 km² |
| Population | 45,823 |
| Male Population | 21,869 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 23,954 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -37.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.0% |
| Median Age | 49.3 years (Male: 47.3, Female: 51.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Zgorzelec, Krzyki, Żarska Wieś |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.14942, 15.00835 |
| Postal Codes | 59-900, 59-901, 59-902, 59-903 |
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Zgorzelec Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,804 | 62,225 | 56,574 | 45,217 | 45,823 |
| Population Density | 3,174 / km² | 2,712.8 / km² | 2,466.4 / km² | 1,971.3 / km² | 1,997.7 / km² |
Zgorzelec Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 20.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zgorzelec | -37.9% | -27.3% | -20.1% |
| Poland | +13% | +1.1% | +0.3% |
Zgorzelec Median Age
Median Age: 49.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zgorzelec | 49.3 yrs | 51.2 yrs | 47.3 yrs |
| Poland | 34.9 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 34.3 yrs |
Zgorzelec Population Density
Population Density: 1,998 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zgorzelec | 45,823 | 22.9 km² | 1,998 / km² |
| Poland | 38.5 million | 312,592.3 km² | 123 / km² |
Zgorzelec 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Zgorzelec
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zgorzelec
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Zgorzelec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zgorzelec | 411,605 tn | 8.98 tn | 17,944.6 tons/km² |
| Poland | 230,825,573 tn | 5.99 tn | 738.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 411,605 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,944.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/08 | 3:45 AM | 3.1 | 13.6 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/01 | 1:28 AM | 3.2 | 46.2 km | 5,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/97 | 3:37 AM | 3.5 | 47.7 km | 5,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/97 | 6:33 PM | 3.2 | 45.1 km | 5,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/97 | 12:32 AM | 3.2 | 47.1 km | 5,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/94 | 8:16 AM | 3.6 | 45.1 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/94 | 5:10 AM | 3.6 | 44.8 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/94 | 11:19 AM | 3.7 | 38.8 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/94 | 8:23 PM | 3.4 | 43.8 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/94 | 4:14 PM | 3.5 | 33.2 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
Zgorzelec
Zgorzelec [zɡɔˈʐɛlɛt͡s] (German: Görlitz, Upper Sorbian: Zhorjelc) is a town in south-western Poland with 32,322 inhabitants (2012). It lies in Lower Silesian Voivodeship (from 1975–1998 it was in the former Jelenia Góra Voivodeship). It is the seat ..
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