Categories in Chur
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chur
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 746 | 32 years |
| Real estate | 378 | 53 years |
| Shopping | 362 | 50 years |
| Health and medical | 293 | — |
| Restaurants | 282 | 39 years |
| Construction of buildings | 184 | 46 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 181 | 47 years |
| Other construction | 180 | 46 years |
| Lawyers legal | 170 | 47 years |
| Architects | 154 | 40 years |
Chur Facts
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Population | 23,683 |
| Male Population | 11,425 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 12,258 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +21.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.4% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 44.1) |
| Area Codes | 81 |
| Neighborhoods | + 4, City, 34/36, Breite, Altstetten |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.84986, 9.53287 |
| Postal Codes | 7000, 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, More |
Map of Chur
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Chur Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,549 | 20,019 | 20,892 | 23,253 | 23,683 |
| Population Density | 2,283.1 / km² | 2,338 / km² | 2,439.9 / km² | 2,715.7 / km² | 2,765.9 / km² |
Chur Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chur | +18.9% | +16.2% | +11.3% |
| Graubünden | +7.3% | +10% | +7.6% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Chur Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chur | 42.6 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Graubünden | 42 yrs | 43 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Chur Population Density
Population Density: 2,766 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chur | 23,683 | 8.6 km² | 2,766 / km² |
| Graubünden | 205,163 | 7,105.1 km² | 28.9 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Chur 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chur
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chur
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chur CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chur | 273,986 tn | 11.57 tn | 31,998.4 tons/km² |
| Graubünden | 2,370,443 tn | 11.55 tn | 333.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 273,986 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31,998.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/18 | 1:47 AM | 3.8 | 48 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Innerbraz, Austria | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/18 | 7:07 PM | 4 | 47 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Innerbraz, Austria | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 23.1 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 65.5 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 38.5 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/08 | 6:02 AM | 3.3 | 56.1 km | 1,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 25.9 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/08 | 1:07 AM | 3.4 | 48.1 km | 5,200 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 11.8 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/07 | 11:15 AM | 3.1 | 25.4 km | 0 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
Chur
Chur or Coire (German: [ˈkuːr] or [ˈxuːr]; Romansh: Cuira [ˈkwerɐ] or [ˈkwoi̯rɐ]; Italian: Coira [ˈkɔi̯ɾa]; French: Coire [ˈkwaʁ]) is the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden and lies in the Grisonian Rhine Valley, where the Rhine turns towards ..
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