Postal Code 48739 - Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany
| Primary City | Legden |
| Area of Postal Code 48739 | 60.6 km² |
| Population | 7,168 |
| Male Population | 3,666 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 3,502 (48.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +18.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +1.2% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 41.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 43.2 years |
| Area Codes | 2566 |
| Neighborhoods | Asbeck, Beikelort, Haulingort, Isingort, Wehr |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 52.04789583243346° / 7.09417065451014° |
| Related Postal Codes | 48624, 48629, 48653, 48683, 48691, 48703, 48712, 48720, 48727, 48734 |
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Postal Code 48739 - Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,029 | 6,635 | 7,084 | 7,333 | 7,168 | 7,080 | 6,976 |
| Population Density | 99.4 / km² | 109.4 / km² | 116.8 / km² | 120.9 / km² | 118.2 / km² | 116.8 / km² | 115 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 48739 - Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 48739 - Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia | +18.9% | +8% | +1.2% |
| Legden | -38.3% | -29.4% | -26.8% |
| 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 48739 - Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 48739 - Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia | 42.3 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Legden | 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 48739 Population Density
Population Density: 118 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 48739 | 7,168 | 60.6 km² | 118 / km² |
| Legden | 2,526 | 1.87 km² | 1,351 / 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 48739 - Legden, 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 48739 - Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia
Business Concentration in Postal Code 48739 - Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 48739 - Legden, 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 48739 - Legden, 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 | $552.3M | $613.9M | $687.1M | $688.3M | $798.1M | $928.8M | $942.7M | $979.8M |
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 48739 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 48739 | 69,931 tn | 9.76 tn | 1,153.3 tons/km² |
| Legden | 24,644 tn | 9.76 tn | 13,178.5 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 48739 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 69,931 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,153.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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 | 84.1 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 70.5 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 65.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 57.1 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 56.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 73.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 60.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/08 | 11:12 AM | 3.4 | 49.8 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 69.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 66.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Legden is a municipality in the district of Borken, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located between Ahaus and Coesfeld.
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