Categories in Aarau
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aarau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 488 | 35 years |
| Health and medical | 334 | — |
| Shopping | 199 | 48 years |
| Real estate | 199 | 45 years |
| Restaurants | 157 | 41 years |
| Construction of buildings | 127 | 59 years |
| Education | 109 | 35 years |
| Electronics stores | 108 | 38 years |
| Lawyers legal | 104 | 41 years |
| Other construction | 102 | 54 years |
| Clothing stores | 88 | 42 years |
| Architects | 85 | 38 years |
| Dentists | 83 | — |
Aarau Facts
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population | 23,127 |
| Male Population | 11,320 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 11,807 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +35.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.6% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 38.8, Female: 42.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Rohr, Unterbözberg, Oberbözberg, Linn, Gallenkirch |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.39254, 8.04422 |
| Postal Codes | 5000, 5001, 5004 |
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Aarau Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,097 | 18,312 | 19,660 | 22,325 | 23,127 |
| Population Density | 2,026.3 / km² | 2,170.3 / km² | 2,330.1 / km² | 2,645.9 / km² | 2,741 / km² |
Aarau Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarau | +30.6% | +21.9% | +13.6% |
| Aargau | +45.7% | +33.1% | +20.5% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Aarau Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarau | 40.4 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| Aargau | 41.4 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Aarau Population Density
Population Density: 2,741 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarau | 23,127 | 8.4 km² | 2,741 / km² |
| Aargau | 633,483 | 1,403.6 km² | 451 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Aarau Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Aarau
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Aarau
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Aarau
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aarau
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Aarau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarau | 274,749 tn | 11.88 tn | 32,562.8 tons/km² |
| Aargau | 7,585,412 tn | 11.97 tn | 5,404.2 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 274,749 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32,562.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (3) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 9:36 PM | 3.1 | 55.9 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 47.1 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 38.9 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 41.7 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 38.2 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 39.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 39.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 39.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 39.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 40 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Aarau
Aarau (German pronunciation: [ˈaːraʊ], locally [ˈɑːræʊ]) is the capital of the northern Swiss canton of Aargau. The city is also the capital of the district of Aarau. It is German-speaking and predominantly Protestant. Aarau is situated on the Swiss ..
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