Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ernen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 20 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
Ernen Facts
| Area | 41.4 km² |
| Population | 646 |
| Male Population | 322 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 324 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.1% |
| Median Age | 46.8 years (Male: 46.1, Female: 47.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.39870, 8.14583 |
Map of Ernen
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Ernen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 718 | 695 | 653 | 667 | 646 |
| Population Density | 17.4 / km² | 16.8 / km² | 15.8 / km² | 16.1 / km² | 15.6 / km² |
Ernen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernen | -7.1% | -4% | +2.1% |
| Valais | +50.9% | +37.1% | +23.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Ernen Median Age
Median Age: 46.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernen | 46.8 yrs | 47.6 yrs | 46.1 yrs |
| Valais | 41.1 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Ernen Population Density
Population Density: 15.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernen | 646 | 41.4 km² | 15.6 / km² |
| Valais | 340,468 | 5,223.3 km² | 65.2 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Ernen 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ernen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ernen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernen | 7,229 tn | 11.19 tn | 174.7 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) | 7,229 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 174.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 76.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 43.9 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 88.6 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 42.5 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 49.8 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/10 | 9:16 PM | 3.6 | 77.7 km | 7,100 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/08 | 6:04 PM | 3 | 85.1 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 63.6 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 77.7 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 41.6 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Ernen
Ernen is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 2005 Ernen incorporated the formerly independent municipalities of Ausserbinn, Mühlebach, and Steinhaus. 1979, Ernen was awarded the Wakker Prize for the pres..
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