Categories in Ascona
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ascona
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 149 | 41 years |
| Restaurants | 115 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 74 | 34 years |
| Corporate management | 73 | 31 years |
| Construction of buildings | 69 | 46 years |
| Hotels and motels | 62 | 29 years |
| Clothing stores | 52 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 50 | 39 years |
| Beauty salons | 40 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 36 | — |
| Other construction | 28 | — |
| All food and beverage | 26 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 24 | — |
Ascona Facts
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Population | 1,470 |
| Male Population | 691 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 779 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +103.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.6% |
| Median Age | 48.8 years (Male: 46.9, Female: 50.5) |
| Neighborhoods | + 25, Ronco, Crodolo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.15451, 8.77327 |
| Postal Codes | 6612, 6613, 6622 |
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Ascona Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 724 | 1,069 | 1,152 | 1,457 | 1,470 |
| Population Density | 362 / km² | 534.5 / km² | 576 / km² | 728.5 / km² | 735 / km² |
Ascona Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascona | +101.2% | +36.3% | +26.5% |
| Ticino | +23.1% | +19.6% | +13.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Ascona Median Age
Median Age: 48.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascona | 48.8 yrs | 50.5 yrs | 46.9 yrs |
| Ticino | 44.2 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Ascona Population Density
Population Density: 735 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascona | 1,470 | 2 km² | 735 / km² |
| Ticino | 348,914 | 2,811.7 km² | 124 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Ascona 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ascona
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Ascona
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ascona
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ascona CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascona | 17,220 tn | 11.71 tn | 8,610.2 tons/km² |
| Ticino | 4,063,588 tn | 11.65 tn | 1,445.2 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,220 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,610.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 84.1 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/15 | 9:29 PM | 3 | 88.6 km | 5,000 m | 2km N of Albino, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/10 | 2:13 AM | 3.3 | 89.3 km | 3,400 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 78.3 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 85.1 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/07 | 6:43 PM | 3.3 | 98 km | 36,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 88.4 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 82.2 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/05 | 10:48 AM | 4 | 84.8 km | 34,500 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/05 | 2:59 AM | 3.3 | 88.1 km | 14,900 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
Ascona
Ascona is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. is located on the shore of Lake Maggiore. town is a popular tourist destination, and holds a yearly jazz festival, the Ascona Jazz Festival.
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