Categories in Biasca
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Biasca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 59 | — |
| Beauty salons | 39 | — |
| Corporate management | 38 | 32 years |
| Shopping | 36 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 27 | — |
| Car repair | 27 | 41 years |
| Health and medical | 26 | — |
| Real estate | 19 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 18 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 14 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 14 | — |
| Hairdressers | 14 | — |
| Buses and trains | 14 | — |
| All food and beverage | 13 | — |
| Electronics stores | 13 | — |
Biasca Facts
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Population | 2,383 |
| Male Population | 1,238 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,145 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -13.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.8% |
| Median Age | 44 years (Male: 42.9, Female: 45.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.35972, 8.96965 |
| Postal Codes | 6710 |
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Biasca Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,754 | 2,412 | 2,585 | 2,425 | 2,383 |
| Population Density | 1,377 / km² | 1,206 / km² | 1,292.5 / km² | 1,212.5 / km² | 1,191.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Biasca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 6.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biasca | -11.9% | +0.5% | -6.2% |
| Ticino | +23.1% | +19.6% | +13.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Biasca Median Age
Median Age: 44 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biasca | 44 yrs | 45.2 yrs | 42.9 yrs |
| Ticino | 44.2 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Biasca Population Density
Population Density: 1,192 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biasca | 2,383 | 2 km² | 1,192 / km² |
| Ticino | 348,914 | 2,811.7 km² | 124 / 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
Biasca 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 Biasca
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Biasca
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
Biasca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biasca | 28,017 tn | 11.76 tn | 14,008.5 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 |
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
Biasca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,017 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,008.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 | 62.4 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/15 | 9:29 PM | 3 | 89.7 km | 5,000 m | 2km N of Albino, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 87.1 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 93.1 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/10 | 2:13 AM | 3.3 | 90.9 km | 3,400 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 95.4 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 51.4 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 57.8 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/07 | 11:15 AM | 3.1 | 93.3 km | 0 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 67.4 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Biasca
Biasca is a town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
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