Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chippis
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 12 |
Chippis Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 2,420 |
| Male Population | 1,253 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,167 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.9% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 38.3, Female: 42.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.28103, 7.54289 |
Map of Chippis
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Chippis Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,963 | 1,984 | 2,124 | 2,372 | 2,420 |
| Population Density | 848.9 / km² | 857.9 / km² | 918.5 / km² | 1,025.7 / km² | 1,046.5 / km² |
Chippis Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippis | +20.8% | +19.6% | +11.7% |
| Valais | +50.9% | +37.1% | +23.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Chippis Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippis | 40.4 yrs | 42.4 yrs | 38.3 yrs |
| Valais | 41.1 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Chippis Population Density
Population Density: 1,047 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippis | 2,420 | 2.313 km² | 1,047 / km² |
| Valais | 340,468 | 5,223.3 km² | 65.2 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Chippis Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Chippis
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chippis
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chippis CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippis | 27,081 tn | 11.19 tn | 11,710.6 tons/km² |
| Valais | 3,785,473 tn | 11.12 tn | 724.7 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,081 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,710.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.1 | 49.4 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 15.8 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 5.9 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 3.6 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/10 | 9:16 PM | 3.6 | 47.3 km | 7,100 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/08 | 6:04 PM | 3 | 53.9 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 17.2 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/08 | 12:41 PM | 4 | 50.3 km | 8,400 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/07 | 12:22 AM | 3 | 39.7 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 3:42 AM | 3.1 | 66.6 km | 10,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
Chippis
Chippis is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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