Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Söchau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Construction of buildings | 9 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Post office | 8 |
| Buses and trains | 7 |
| Firefighting and rescue | 6 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Sports clubs | 5 |
| Household appliances and goods | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
Söchau Facts
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Population | 1,446 |
| Male Population | 695 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 751 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -12.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.8% |
| Median Age | 46.6 years (Male: 45.3, Female: 48) |
| Area Codes | 3382, 3385, 3387 |
| Neighborhoods | Gries |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.03333, 16.01667 |
| Postal Codes | 8280, 8362 |
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Söchau Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,652 | 1,524 | 1,488 | 1,422 | 1,446 |
| Population Density | 90.5 / km² | 83.5 / km² | 81.5 / km² | 77.9 / km² | 79.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Söchau Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Söchau | -13.9% | -6.7% | -4.4% |
| Styria | +0.6% | +4.4% | +2.7% |
| Austria | +12.1% | +10.9% | +6.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Söchau Median Age
Median Age: 46.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Söchau | 46.6 yrs | 48 yrs | 45.3 yrs |
| Styria | 43.2 yrs | 44.6 yrs | 41.8 yrs |
| Austria | 42.3 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Söchau Population Density
Population Density: 79.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Söchau | 1,446 | 18.3 km² | 79.2 / km² |
| Styria | 1.2 million | 16,413 km² | 74.4 / km² |
| Austria | 8.5 million | 83,905.5 km² | 102 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Söchau 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Söchau
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
Söchau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Söchau | 15,058 tn | 10.41 tn | 825.1 tons/km² |
| Styria | 12,758,818 tn | 10.45 tn | 777.4 tons/km² |
| Austria | 91,216,590 tn | 10.69 tn | 1,087.1 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
Söchau CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,058 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 825.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/09 | 9:27 PM | 4.2 | 64.8 km | 11,900 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/08 | 2:47 AM | 3.9 | 88.3 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/08 | 7:42 PM | 3.1 | 81.9 km | 6,600 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/08 | 7:57 PM | 3.9 | 71.3 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/08 | 2:54 PM | 3.8 | 74.3 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/07 | 10:57 PM | 3 | 87.5 km | 9,800 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/07 | 8:35 PM | 3 | 73 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/06 | 7:26 PM | 3.5 | 76.1 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/06 | 10:08 PM | 3.2 | 81.5 km | 10,000 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/05 | 3:06 AM | 4.1 | 88.2 km | 12,100 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Söchau
Söchau is a municipality in the district of Hartberg-Fürstenfeld in Styria, Austria.
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