Categories in Altena
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersFarmingHandicraftIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIron and Steel IndustryMetal Processing CompanyMetal SupplierMetalware DealerMetalware ProducerMetalworkingPlastic Fabrication CompanySteel DistributorTool ManufacturerWindow SupplierClothing storesAssociation or OrganizationChild Care AgencyChurchesClubDay Care CenterEvangelical ChurchFirefighting and rescueFire StationGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPolitical PartyPost OfficeProtestant ChurchReligious OrganizationShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping ServiceSocial Services OrganizationElectronics StoreSoftware CompanyArchitectsCarpenterConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical Supply StoreElectricianEngineering Consultancy OfficeFlooring ContractorHVAC ContractorKitchen and bath cabinets and remodelMechanical EngineerMetal constructionPainting and paint contractors
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Altena
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Corporate management | 76 |
| Shopping | 74 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Construction of buildings | 53 |
| Other membership organizations | 50 |
| Real estate | 43 |
| Health and medical | 42 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 37 |
| Wholesalers | 34 |
| All membership organizations | 32 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 30 |
| Financial services | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Electronics stores | 28 |
Altena Facts
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Population | 6,108 |
| Male Population | 2,978 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,130 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -41.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.7% |
| Median Age | 45.1 years (Male: 43.8, Female: 46.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $48,046 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2351, 2352 |
| Neighborhoods | Dahle, Altroggenrahmede, Breitenhagen, Nettenscheid, Pragpaul |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.29472, 7.67337 |
| Postal Codes | 58762 |
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Altena Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,369 | 8,535 | 8,006 | 6,992 | 6,108 | 5,884 | 5,710 |
| Population Density | 3,190.5 / km² | 2,626.2 / km² | 2,463.4 / km² | 2,151.4 / km² | 1,879.4 / km² | 1,810.5 / km² | 1,756.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAltena Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 23.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altena | -41.1% | -28.4% | -23.7% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Altena Median Age
Median Age: 45.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altena | 45.1 yrs | 46.2 yrs | 43.8 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 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)
Altena Population Density
Population Density: 1,879 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altena | 6,108 | 3.25 km² | 1,879 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / 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
Altena 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 in Altena
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Altena
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Altena
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
Altena Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $35,868 | $38,432 | $41,918 | $40,972 | $43,328 | $49,441 | $46,156 | $48,046 |
| Total GDP | $626.4M | $687.9M | $755.4M | $714.8M | $733.7M | $823.9M | $755.2M | $782M |
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
Altena CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altena | 62,786 tn | 10.28 tn | 19,318.7 tons/km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 176,214,894 tn | 10.01 tn | 5,164.8 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
Altena CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 62,786 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,318.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 74 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/08 | 4:48 AM | 3 | 57.8 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 7:41 AM | 3.3 | 64 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/07 | 12:19 PM | 3.1 | 62.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/07 | 8:28 PM | 3.1 | 66 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/07 | 4:27 AM | 3.3 | 50.3 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/07 | 6:10 PM | 3.1 | 65.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/07 | 4:24 PM | 3.3 | 76 km | 1,200 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/07 | 8:43 PM | 3.2 | 70 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/07 | 5:28 PM | 3 | 66.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Altena
Altena ( pronunciation ) is a town in the district of Märkischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The town's castle is the origin for the later Dukes of Berg. Altena is situated on the Lenne river valley, in the northern stretches of the Sauer..
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