Postal Code 46240 - Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Primary City | Bottrop |
| Area of Postal Code 46240 | 15.6 km² |
| Population | 21,665 |
| Male Population | 10,488 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 11,177 (51.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -12.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -12.5% |
| Median Age | 45.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 44.1 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.1 years |
| Area Codes | 2041, 2045 |
| Neighborhoods | Eigen |
| Coordinates | 51.548818312039366° / 6.9325958564261985° |
| Related Postal Codes | 46045, 46047, 46049, 46236, 46238, 46242, 46244, 46282, 46284, 46286 |
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Postal Code 46240 - Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,769 | 24,055 | 24,753 | 23,522 | 21,665 | 21,377 | 21,006 |
| Population Density | 1,583 / km² | 1,537.3 / km² | 1,581.9 / km² | 1,503.3 / km² | 1,384.6 / km² | 1,366.2 / km² | 1,342.5 / km² |
Postal Code 46240 - Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 46240 - Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia | -12.5% | -9.9% | -12.5% |
| Bottrop | +9.8% | +12.2% | +10.9% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +6.8% | +6% | +2.2% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Postal Code 46240 - Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 45.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 46240 - Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia | 45.6 yrs | 47.1 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Bottrop | 45.6 yrs | 47.1 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.5 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Postal Code 46240 Population Density
Population Density: 1,385 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 46240 | 21,665 | 15.6 km² | 1,385 / km² |
| Bottrop | 106,793 | 37.4 km² | 2,853 / 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 46240 - Bottrop, 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 46240 - Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 10 |
| Car repair | 44 |
| Construction of buildings | 13 |
| Dentists | 21 |
| Electronics stores | 1 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Businesses | 3,342 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~€403.2M |
| Median revenue per business | ~€129.0K |
| Estimated jobs | 5,722 |
| Estimated payroll | ~€182.1M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 420 | ~€122.6M | ~€154.9K | 1,466 |
| Construction | 141 | ~€52.2M | ~€280.6K | 589 |
| Transportation and storage | 111 | ~€50.8M | ~€285.5K | 575 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 167 | ~€26.0M | ~€115.6K | 362 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 83 | ~€24.3M | ~€138.2K | 261 |
| Human health and social work activities | 163 | ~€24.0M | ~€122.3K | 482 |
| Manufacturing | 56 | ~€17.9M | ~€233.8K | 179 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 102 | ~€12.4M | ~€87.8K | 241 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- RRK Wellpappenfabrik GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft — Bottrop · ~€13.6M
- Eurovia GmbH — Bottrop · ~€10.9M
- Rhenus Port Logistics — Bottrop · ~€10.6M
- SEEPEX GmbH — Bottrop · ~€6.9M
- toom Baumarkt Bottrop — Bottrop · ~€6.5M
Postal Code 46240 - Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~€113.5K | ~€109.0K | ~€117.8K | ~€125.5K | ~€133.5K | ~€134.7K |
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Postal Code 46240 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 46240 | 212,778 tn | 9.82 tn | 13,598.5 tons/km² |
| Bottrop | 1,047,326 tn | 9.81 tn | 27,982.4 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) | 212,778 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,598.5 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 | 64.6 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 28.8 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 18.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 28.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 5.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 23.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 26.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 28.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 24.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 5:10 AM | 3.1 | 23.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Primary City
Bottrop (German pronunciation: [ˈbɔtʁɔp]) is a city in west central Germany, on the Rhine-Herne Canal, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Located in the Ruhr industrial area, Bottrop adjoins Essen, Oberhausen, Gladbeck and Dorsten. The city had been a coal-m..
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