Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany
| Primary City | Solingen |
| Area of Postal Code 42655 | 7.4 km² |
| Population | 15,068 |
| Male Population | 7,255 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 7,813 (51.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -34.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -28.2% |
| Median Age | 45.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 44 years |
| Female Median Age | 46.3 years |
| Area Codes | 202, 2103, 212, 2196 |
| Neighborhoods | Katternberg, Untenpilghausen |
| Coordinates | 51.1695740120291° / 7.0574782537098235° |
| Related Postal Codes | 42477, 42489, 42555, 42651, 42653, 42657, 42659, 42697, 42699, 42855 |
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Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,932 | 21,193 | 20,987 | 19,264 | 15,068 | 14,884 | 14,929 |
| Population Density | 3,093.6 / km² | 2,859 / km² | 2,831.2 / km² | 2,598.8 / km² | 2,032.7 / km² | 2,007.9 / km² | 2,014 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 28.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia | -34.3% | -28.9% | -28.2% |
| Solingen | -6.8% | -1.2% | -1.1% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +6.8% | +6% | +2.2% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 45.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia | 45.2 yrs | 46.3 yrs | 44 yrs |
| Solingen | 45.2 yrs | 46.3 yrs | 44 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.5 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 42655 Population Density
Population Density: 2,033 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42655 | 15,068 | 7.4 km² | 2,033 / km² |
| Solingen | 152,967 | 52.3 km² | 2,928 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 18.3 million | 34,118.6 km² | 537 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia 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.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Business Concentration in Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Car repair | 42 |
| Construction of buildings | 10 |
| Household appliances and goods | 1 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Wholesalers | 9 |
| Businesses | 3,907 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~€296.4M |
| Median revenue per business | ~€94.4K |
| Estimated jobs | 4,930 |
| Estimated payroll | ~€169.8M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 411 | ~€68.6M | ~€127.0K | 940 |
| Manufacturing | 249 | ~€66.0M | ~€276.1K | 786 |
| Construction | 167 | ~€28.9M | ~€183.2K | 382 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 252 | ~€23.5M | ~€102.3K | 379 |
| Human health and social work activities | 123 | ~€15.7M | ~€88.7K | 372 |
| Transportation and storage | 71 | ~€11.4M | ~€160.2K | 190 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 120 | ~€11.2M | ~€82.3K | 255 |
| Other service activities | 168 | ~€9.0M | ~€56.2K | 266 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- KMS Gesenkschmiede GmbH — Solingen · ~€6.5M
- BIA plastics and electroplating GmbH & Co. KG — Solingen · ~€6.0M
- SWS Netze Solingen GmbH — Solingen · ~€5.8M
- Lidl — Solingen · ~€4.3M
- OBI Markt Solingen — Solingen · ~€3.7M
median from the 1,394 of 3,907 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~€86.9K | ~€88.2K | ~€93.7K | ~€96.9K | ~€100.2K | ~€102.0K |
Revenue modeled for the same 1,394 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 42655 - Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia
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 42655 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42655 | 152,998 tn | 10.15 tn | 20,640.2 tons/km² |
| Solingen | 1,554,511 tn | 10.16 tn | 29,751.2 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 |
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 42655 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 152,998 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,640.2 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 12:02 PM | 4.2 | 91.8 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/10 | 4:16 AM | 3.4 | 92.9 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 54.4 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 47.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 64 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 45.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 44.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 60 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 54.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 52.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
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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