Categories in Cossonay
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cossonay
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 45 | 32 years |
| Shopping | 30 | — |
| Health and medical | 27 | — |
| Restaurants | 20 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 18 | — |
| Shopping other | 16 | — |
| Education | 15 | — |
| Hairdressers | 15 | — |
| Alternative medicine | 14 | — |
| Car repair | 12 | — |
| Banks | 11 | — |
| Cafes | 11 | — |
| Gas station | 9 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 | — |
| All food and beverage | 9 | — |
Cossonay Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 2,695 |
| Male Population | 1,315 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,380 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +222.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.1% |
| Median Age | 37.2 years (Male: 36.5, Female: 37.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Cossonay-Ville |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.61443, 6.50631 |
Map of Cossonay
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Cossonay Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 837 | 1,294 | 1,705 | 2,598 | 2,695 |
| Population Density | 393.9 / km² | 608.9 / km² | 802.4 / km² | 1,222.6 / km² | 1,268.2 / km² |
Cossonay Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 52.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cossonay | +210.4% | +100.8% | +52.4% |
| Vaud | +62.8% | +42.8% | +25.8% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Cossonay Median Age
Median Age: 37.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cossonay | 37.2 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 36.5 yrs |
| Vaud | 39.6 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.4 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Cossonay Population Density
Population Density: 1,268 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cossonay | 2,695 | 2.125 km² | 1,268 / km² |
| Vaud | 776,756 | 3,211.7 km² | 242 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Cossonay 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 Cossonay
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Cossonay
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cossonay
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cossonay CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cossonay | 32,029 tn | 11.88 tn | 15,072.5 tons/km² |
| Vaud | 9,251,676 tn | 11.91 tn | 2,880.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 32,029 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,072.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 | 39.5 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/16 | 11:17 PM | 3.8 | 69.7 km | 2,000 m | 11km WNW of Evionnaz, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/08 | 1:20 PM | 3.4 | 72.1 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/08 | 4:14 AM | 3.3 | 70.6 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 43.9 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/05 | 5:28 AM | 3 | 33.2 km | 200 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/04 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 77.1 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/04 | 11:05 PM | 3.2 | 77.6 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/04 | 5:31 PM | 4.4 | 75.3 km | 17,400 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 3:29 PM | 3.1 | 37.9 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Cossonay
Cossonay is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is part of the district of Morges.
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