Categories in Balsthal
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersMetalworkingWholesale of Textiles & Raw MaterialsWholesalersAssociation or OrganizationClubGovernment OfficeMunicipal Administration OfficeShipping CompanyArchitectsBathroom RemodelerCarpenterConstruction of buildingsContractorElectricianEngineerFlooring StoreHVAC ContractorPainting and paint contractorsRoofing contractorDriving schoolsEducationPhotographerTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCatererCheese ShopDairyGrocery stores and supermarketsMobile CateringPizzaRestaurantsLandscaperBanksInsurance AgencyLawyerAlternative medicineChiropodists and podiatristsDentistsMedical PracticePhysiotherapyBeauty salonsEvent Management CompanyHairdresserHair Salon
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Balsthal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 89 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 38 | 46 years |
| Construction of buildings | 34 | — |
| Health and medical | 29 | — |
| Restaurants | 27 | — |
| Car repair | 21 | 34 years |
| Beauty salons | 21 | — |
| Education | 19 | — |
| Real estate | 18 | — |
| Other construction | 16 | — |
| All food and beverage | 14 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 13 | — |
Balsthal Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 3,146 |
| Male Population | 1,595 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,551 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.2% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 40.7, Female: 42.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Seebach, Matthäus, Vorstädte |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.31613, 7.69318 |
| Postal Codes | 4710 |
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Balsthal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,258 | 3,060 | 3,018 | 3,077 | 3,146 |
| Population Density | 1,533.2 / km² | 1,440 / km² | 1,420.2 / km² | 1,448 / km² | 1,480.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Balsthal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsthal | -5.6% | +0.6% | +2% |
| Canton of Solothurn | +9.9% | +11% | +7.8% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Balsthal Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsthal | 41.6 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Canton of Solothurn | 42.9 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Balsthal Population Density
Population Density: 1,481 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsthal | 3,146 | 2.125 km² | 1,481 / km² |
| Canton of Solothurn | 261,389 | 790.4 km² | 331 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Balsthal 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 Balsthal
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Balsthal
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
Balsthal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsthal | 37,510 tn | 11.92 tn | 17,651.8 tons/km² |
| Canton of Solothurn | 3,094,643 tn | 11.84 tn | 3,915.3 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 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
Balsthal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 37,510 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,651.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 9:36 PM | 3.1 | 50.9 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 39.4 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 31.5 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 29.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 30.2 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 30.2 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 30.2 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 30.2 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 31.2 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 31.1 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Balsthal
Balsthal is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.
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