Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Nord-Pas-de-Calais | France
| Primary City | Dunkirk |
| Area of Postal Code 59279 | 53.4 km² |
| Population | 10,703 |
| Male Population | 5,191 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 5,512 (51.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -52.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -47.1% |
| Median Age | 37.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 35.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 39.5 years |
| Associated Cities | Loon-Plage |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.000200762580775° / 2.228243107865596° |
| Related Postal Codes | 59270, 59271, 59272, 59273, 59274, 59277, 59278, 59284, 59285, 59286 |
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Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,306 | 20,983 | 20,225 | 19,433 | 10,703 | 10,424 | 10,160 |
| Population Density | 417.8 / km² | 393 / km² | 378.8 / km² | 364 / km² | 200.5 / km² | 195.2 / km² | 190.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 47.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais | -52% | -49% | -47.1% |
| Dunkerque | -22.7% | -16.6% | -10.8% |
| France | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais Median Age
Median Age: 37.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais | 37.7 yrs | 39.5 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| Dunkerque | 38.9 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 59279 Population Density
Population Density: 201 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 59279 | 10,703 | 53.4 km² | 201 / km² |
| Dunkirk | 85,978 | 42.8 km² | 2,010 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| All membership organizations | 8 | — |
| Banks | 11 | — |
| Beauty salons | 11 | — |
| Car repair | 13 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 16 | — |
| Corporate management | 27 | 37.7 years |
| Department stores | 8 | — |
| Education | 13 | — |
| Freight/commercial transport | 8 | — |
| Gas station | 8 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 | — |
| Hairdressers | 11 | — |
| Nurses | 12 | — |
| Public administration | 18 | — |
| Restaurants | 15 | — |
| Shopping | 12 | — |
| Unreachable | 13 | — |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,517 | $29,650 | $33,488 | $36,103 | $37,104 | $38,460 | $37,892 | $41,047 |
| Total GDP | $118.1M | $118.5M | $128.8M | $136.1M | $137M | $139M | $132.6M | $141.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 59279 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 59279 | 70,136 tn | 6.55 tn | 1,313.7 tons/km² |
| Dunkirk | 559,880 tn | 6.51 tn | 13,085.8 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 59279 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 70,136 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,313.7 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/15 | 6:52 PM | 3.7 | 64.8 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 6:35 AM | 3.5 | 74.8 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 12:18 AM | 4.6 | 86 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 9:32 AM | 4.1 | 72.3 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 12:16 AM | 3.1 | 78.2 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 9:06 AM | 3.1 | 36.6 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/98 | 12:36 AM | 3.8 | 91.4 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/97 | 6:31 AM | 3.2 | 89.3 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/94 | 11:36 PM | 3.9 | 76.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/92 | 6:43 PM | 3.5 | 51.8 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Dunkirk (French: Dunkerque, pronounced: [dœ̃kɛʁk]; Dutch: Duinkerke(n) [ˈdœynkɛrkə(n)]; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdyŋkarkə], German: Dünkirchen) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It lies 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Belgian bord..
Dunkirk Wikipedia Page
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Percentage of businesses by city in Postal Code 59279 - Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
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