Postal Code 46342 - Velen, North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany
| Primary City | Velen |
| Area of Postal Code 46342 | 67.8 km² |
| Population | 13,237 |
| Male Population | 6,572 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 6,665 (50.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +18.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +5.5% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 41.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 43.2 years |
| Area Codes | 2862, 2863 |
| Neighborhoods | Ramsdorf |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.89737943514844° / 6.956243973342306° |
| Related Postal Codes | 46149, 46236, 46242, 46325, 46348, 46354, 46359, 46395, 46397, 46399 |
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Postal Code 46342 - Velen, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,209 | 11,791 | 12,547 | 12,592 | 13,237 | 13,091 | 12,793 |
| Population Density | 165.3 / km² | 173.9 / km² | 185.1 / km² | 185.7 / km² | 195.2 / km² | 193.1 / km² | 188.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 46342 - Velen, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 46342 - Velen, North Rhine-Westphalia | +18.1% | +12.3% | +5.5% |
| Velen | -34.8% | -32.3% | -24.6% |
| 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 46342 - Velen, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 46342 - Velen, North Rhine-Westphalia | 42.3 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Velen | 42.3 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.4 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 46342 Population Density
Population Density: 195 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 46342 | 13,237 | 67.8 km² | 195 / km² |
| Velen | 3,377 | 1.99 km² | 1,697 / 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 46342 - Velen, 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.
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 46342 - Velen, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| All food and beverage | 30 |
| Beauty salons | 22 |
| Construction of buildings | 47 |
| Corporate management | 53 |
| Financial services | 25 |
| Hairdressers | 21 |
| Health and medical | 43 |
| Other membership organizations | 22 |
| Playground | 24 |
| Real estate | 29 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Shopping | 53 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 37 |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 46342 - Velen, 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 46342 - Velen, North Rhine-Westphalia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $32,490 | $34,812 | $37,970 | $37,570 | $42,799 | $48,842 | $50,088 | $52,140 |
| Total GDP | $909.1M | $1B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B |
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 46342 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 46342 | 129,141 tn | 9.76 tn | 1,904.7 tons/km² |
| Velen | 32,946 tn | 9.76 tn | 16,555.9 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 46342 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 129,141 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,904.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 12:02 PM | 4.2 | 68.5 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 51.3 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 45.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 38.4 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 37.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 53.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 41.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/08 | 11:12 AM | 3.4 | 68.1 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 50.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 47.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Velen is a municipality in the district Borken, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with about 12,000 citizens. It consists of the two settlements of Velen and Ramsdorf and the four rural regions Ostendorf-Krueckling, Bleking-Holthausen, Nordvelen and Wa..
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