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Welzow Facts
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population | 2,589 |
| Male Population | 1,290 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,299 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -52.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -26.3% |
| Median Age | 49.6 years (Male: 48.1, Female: 51.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $37,305 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 35602, 35751 |
| Neighborhoods | Proschim, Drebkau, Bahnsdorf |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.58381, 14.17082 |
| Postal Codes | 03119 |
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Welzow Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,448 | 4,168 | 3,515 | 2,481 | 2,589 | 2,500 | 2,392 |
| Population Density | 650.5 / km² | 497.7 / km² | 419.7 / km² | 296.2 / km² | 309.1 / km² | 298.5 / km² | 285.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWelzow Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 26.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welzow | -52.5% | -37.9% | -26.3% |
| Brandenburg | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Welzow Median Age
Median Age: 49.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welzow | 49.6 yrs | 51.3 yrs | 48.1 yrs |
| Brandenburg | 47.6 yrs | 48.8 yrs | 46.4 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Welzow Population Density
Population Density: 309 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welzow | 2,589 | 8.4 km² | 309 / km² |
| Brandenburg | 2.5 million | 29,652.8 km² | 83.3 / 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
Welzow 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 Welzow
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Welzow
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
Welzow Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,146 | $21,586 | $23,544 | $26,462 | $29,651 | $36,000 | $35,837 | $37,305 |
| Total GDP | $39.9M | $41.6M | $43.1M | $45M | $46.7M | $54.3M | $53M | $54.5M |
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
Welzow CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welzow | 23,119 tn | 8.93 tn | 2,760.5 tons/km² |
| Brandenburg | 22,189,824 tn | 8.99 tn | 748.3 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
Welzow CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,119 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,760.5 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.
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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/08 | 3:45 AM | 3.1 | 64.3 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/98 | 11:05 AM | 3.2 | 20 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/94 | 12:03 PM | 3.4 | 86.2 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/94 | 10:59 AM | 3.6 | 87.8 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/94 | 11:40 AM | 3.4 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/91 | 4:15 AM | 3.1 | 87.4 km | 33,000 m | Czech Republic region | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/90 | 10:14 AM | 3.7 | 84.1 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/89 | 2:08 PM | 3.7 | 66.4 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/89 | 9:34 PM | 3.4 | 95.1 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/88 | 8:52 PM | 3.2 | 98.6 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Welzow
Welzow (Lower Sorbian Wjelcej) is a town in the district of Spree-Neiße, in southeastern Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated 16 km northwest of Hoyerswerda, and 23 km southwest of Cottbus.
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