Categories in Bestwig
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bestwig
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 51 |
| Shopping | 40 |
| Other membership organizations | 40 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Playground | 33 |
| Financial services | 28 |
| Corporate management | 28 |
| Sports and recreation | 25 |
| Construction of buildings | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 23 |
| Hairdressers | 22 |
| Churches | 21 |
| Amusement parks | 20 |
| Health and medical | 19 |
| Travel agencies | 19 |
| All food and beverage | 19 |
Bestwig Facts
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Population | 4,838 |
| Male Population | 2,403 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,435 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -37.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -26.9% |
| Median Age | 45 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 46.3) |
| Area Codes | 2904, 2905, 2977 |
| Neighborhoods | Ostwig, Velmede, Ramsbeck, Nuttlar, Heringhausen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.36667, 8.40000 |
| Postal Codes | 59909 |
Map of Bestwig
Interactive Map
Bestwig Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,712 | 6,909 | 6,615 | 5,789 | 4,838 | 4,689 | 4,495 |
| Population Density | 1,841.7 / km² | 1,649.9 / km² | 1,579.7 / km² | 1,382.4 / km² | 1,155.3 / km² | 1,119.8 / km² | 1,073.4 / km² |
Bestwig Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 26.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwig | -37.3% | -30% | -26.9% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Bestwig Median Age
Median Age: 45 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwig | 45 yrs | 46.3 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Bestwig Population Density
Population Density: 1,155 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwig | 4,838 | 4.188 km² | 1,155 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Bestwig Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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 Bestwig
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bestwig
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bestwig
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bestwig
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bestwig CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwig | 48,366 tn | 10 tn | 11,550.1 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 48,366 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,550.1 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/08 | 4:48 AM | 3 | 54.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/07 | 4:27 AM | 3.3 | 98.5 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/06 | 10:34 PM | 3 | 98.6 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/01 | 1:34 PM | 3.2 | 58.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/01 | 5:05 PM | 3.1 | 60.4 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/00 | 8:27 PM | 3.2 | 55.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/00 | 11:38 AM | 3.2 | 59 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/99 | 3:53 PM | 3.1 | 41.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/98 | 12:00 AM | 3.2 | 45 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/98 | 5:09 AM | 3.2 | 64 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Bestwig
Bestwig is a municipality in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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