Postal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate | Germany
| Primary City | Cochem |
| Area of Postal Code 56812 | 31.3 km² |
| Population | 6,770 |
| Male Population | 3,401 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 3,369 (49.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +3.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +0.1% |
| Median Age | 46.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 45.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.7 years |
| Area Codes | 2671 |
| Neighborhoods | Brauheck, Cond, Valwigerberg |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 50.143137848485274° / 7.163412814696913° |
| Related Postal Codes | 56814, 56818, 56820, 56821, 56823, 56825, 56826, 56828, 56829, 56841 |
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Postal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,543 | 6,493 | 6,762 | 6,564 | 6,770 | 6,768 | 6,744 |
| Population Density | 209.3 / km² | 207.7 / km² | 216.4 / km² | 210 / km² | 216.6 / km² | 216.5 / km² | 215.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate | +3.5% | +4.3% | +0.1% |
| Cochem | -21.7% | -16% | -14.4% |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | +16.5% | +11.9% | +5.4% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate Median Age
Median Age: 46.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate | 46.6 yrs | 47.7 yrs | 45.5 yrs |
| Cochem | 46.6 yrs | 47.7 yrs | 45.5 yrs |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 45.2 yrs | 46.2 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 56812 Population Density
Population Density: 217 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 56812 | 6,770 | 31.3 km² | 217 / km² |
| Cochem | 2,375 | 2.33 km² | 1,019 / km² |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 4.2 million | 19,855.3 km² | 210 / 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 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate 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 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate
Business Concentration in Postal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing stores | 24 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 30 | — |
| Corporate management | 37 | — |
| Health and medical | 41 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 29 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 72 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 23 | — |
| Other accommodation | 197 | 35.5 years |
| Public administration | 25 | — |
| Restaurants | 112 | — |
| Shopping | 45 | — |
| Wine, beer and liquor stores | 48 | — |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate
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 56812 - Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,203 | $29,147 | $31,791 | $33,252 | $35,886 | $37,640 | $42,179 | $43,907 |
| Total GDP | $184.5M | $207.5M | $232.1M | $243.3M | $263.8M | $280.4M | $314.4M | $327.1M |
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 56812 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 56812 | 30,146 tn | 4.45 tn | 964.5 tons/km² |
| Cochem | 10,606 tn | 4.47 tn | 4,551.8 tons/km² |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 19,103,628 tn | 4.59 tn | 962.1 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 56812 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,146 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 964.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14/11 | 4:43 AM | 3.9 | 53.1 km | 12,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/10 | 5:35 PM | 3.4 | 77.7 km | 9,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/10 | 5:42 PM | 3.4 | 83 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/10 | 4:16 AM | 3.4 | 26.6 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/08 | 7:30 AM | 4.5 | 89.6 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/08 | 5:28 AM | 3.2 | 88.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/08 | 5:56 AM | 3.3 | 88.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/08 | 12:47 PM | 3.5 | 89.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/08 | 4:44 PM | 3.4 | 89.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/08 | 8:19 PM | 3.8 | 89 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Cochem is the seat of and the biggest town in the Cochem-Zell district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. With just under 5,000 inhabitants, Cochem falls just behind Kusel, in the like-named district, as Germany's second smallest district seat. Since ..
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Cities
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