Postal Code 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany
| Primary City | Werl |
| Area of Postal Code 59457 | 75.5 km² |
| Population | 31,086 |
| Male Population | 15,562 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 15,524 (49.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -0.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -1.9% |
| Median Age | 44.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 43.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 45.7 years |
| Area Codes | 2922, 2928 |
| Neighborhoods | Budberg, Büderich, Hilbeck, Holtum, Niederbergstraße, Oberbergstraße, Sönnern, Westönnen |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.556487295941494° / 7.905348176232761° |
| Related Postal Codes | 59348, 59368, 59379, 59423, 59425, 59427, 59439, 59469, 59494, 59557 |
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Postal Code 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,274 | 30,939 | 31,701 | 30,486 | 31,086 | 30,679 | 30,210 |
| Population Density | 414 / km² | 409.6 / km² | 419.7 / km² | 403.6 / km² | 411.5 / km² | 406.1 / km² | 399.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia | -0.6% | +0.5% | -1.9% |
| Werl | -9.3% | +3% | +7.3% |
| 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 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 44.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.6 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
| Werl | 44.6 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 43.6 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 59457 Population Density
Population Density: 412 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 59457 | 31,086 | 75.5 km² | 412 / km² |
| Werl | 18,651 | 7.3 km² | 2,545 / 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 59457 - Werl, 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 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia
Business Concentration in Postal Code 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 59457 - Werl, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Car repair | 60 |
| Construction of buildings | 103 |
| Corporate management | 132 |
| Health and medical | 111 |
| Other membership organizations | 59 |
| Real estate | 121 |
| Restaurants | 114 |
| Shopping | 250 |
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 59457 - Werl, 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 | $30,572 | $32,757 | $35,729 | $35,971 | $40,963 | $42,667 | $42,844 | $44,599 |
| Total GDP | $1B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.7B |
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 59457 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 59457 | 310,278 tn | 9.98 tn | 4,107.5 tons/km² |
| Werl | 186,100 tn | 9.98 tn | 25,388.8 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 59457 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 310,278 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,107.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 96.2 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 85.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 93.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 72.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 89.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 92.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/08 | 11:12 AM | 3.4 | 87.7 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 95.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 91.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 5:10 AM | 3.1 | 91.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Werl is a town located in the district of Soest in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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