Postal Code 42553 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Primary City | Velbert |
| Area of Postal Code 42553 | 26.5 km² |
| Population | 18,254 |
| Male Population | 8,837 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 9,417 (51.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -3.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -5.5% |
| Median Age | 46.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 45.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.5 years |
| Area Codes | 2051, 2052, 2053, 2056 |
| Neighborhoods | Neviges, Uellendahl-Katernberg |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.31826369760796° / 7.103330415706294° |
| Related Postal Codes | 42329, 42349, 42369, 42389, 42399, 42549, 42551, 42555, 42579, 42653 |
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Postal Code 42553 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,886 | 19,025 | 19,316 | 18,254 | 18,573 |
| Population Density | 713.8 / km² | 719 / km² | 730 / km² | 689.9 / km² | 701.9 / km² |
Postal Code 42553 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 5.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42553 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia | -3.3% | -4.1% | -5.5% |
| Velbert | -15.9% | -10.1% | -8.7% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +2.5% | +1.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Postal Code 42553 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 46.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42553 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia | 46.6 yrs | 47.5 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Velbert | 46.7 yrs | 47.6 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.5 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Postal Code 42553 Population Density
Population Density: 690 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42553 | 18,254 | 26.5 km² | 690 / km² |
| Velbert | 69,422 | 28.3 km² | 2,451 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 18.3 million | 34,118.6 km² | 537 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Postal Code 42553 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 42553 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| All food and beverage | 29 |
| Construction of buildings | 39 |
| Corporate management | 79 |
| Electronics stores | 34 |
| Financial services | 28 |
| Health and medical | 30 |
| Real estate | 36 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Shopping | 72 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 34 |
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Postal Code 42553 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42553 | 197,467 tn | 10.82 tn | 7,462.9 tons/km² |
| Velbert | 749,221 tn | 10.79 tn | 26,451.1 tons/km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 183,519,420 tn | 10.01 tn | 5,378.9 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 197,467 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,462.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 12:02 PM | 4.2 | 85.2 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 46.6 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 37.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 53 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 32.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 37.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 49.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 46.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 43.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 5:10 AM | 3.1 | 43 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Primary City
Velbert is a big town in the district of Mettmann, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The city is renowned worldwide for the production of locks and fittings.
Velbert Wikipedia Page
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