Categories in Glarus
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar Detailing ServiceCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersClothing storesDress StoreFabric StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCivil PoliceClubCounselorMunicipal Administration OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeShipping CompanySocial Services OrganizationElectronics StoreSoftware CompanySoftware ConsultantArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorCarpenterConstruction of buildingsDry Wall ContractorElectrical Installation ServiceElectrical Supply StoreElectricianEngineerFoundationHVAC ContractorPainting and paint contractorsTile ContractorAdult Education SchoolCoachingDance SchoolDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionPhysical educationPrimary SchoolGraphic DesignerJewelry Designer
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Glarus
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 154 | 36 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 106 | 49 years |
| Real estate | 106 | 49 years |
| Shopping | 102 | 66 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 77 | 51 years |
| Legal and financial | 67 | 53 years |
| Health and medical | 63 | — |
| Other construction | 61 | 47 years |
| Lawyers legal | 60 | — |
| Restaurants | 57 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 50 | — |
| All food and beverage | 50 | 52 years |
| Public administration | 45 | — |
| Clothing stores | 44 | — |
| Architects | 42 | 46 years |
| Holding companies | 40 | 48 years |
| Hotels and motels | 36 | — |
| Shopping other | 36 | 37 years |
| Electronics stores | 35 | 59 years |
| Finance other | 32 | — |
Glarus Facts
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population | 3,342 |
| Male Population | 1,665 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,677 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -9.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.4% |
| Median Age | 41.3 years (Male: 39.4, Female: 43.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Mitlödi, Engi, Braunwald, Elm, Schwanden |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.04057, 9.06804 |
| Postal Codes | 8750, 8756, 8773 |
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Glarus Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,692 | 3,546 | 3,461 | 3,352 | 3,342 |
| Population Density | 2,037 / km² | 1,956.4 / km² | 1,909.5 / km² | 1,849.4 / km² | 1,843.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Glarus Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glarus | -9.2% | -5.5% | -3.1% |
| Canton of Glarus | -5% | +1.3% | +2.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Glarus Median Age
Median Age: 41.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glarus | 41.3 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 39.4 yrs |
| Canton of Glarus | 42.3 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Glarus Population Density
Population Density: 1,844 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glarus | 3,342 | 1.813 km² | 1,844 / km² |
| Canton of Glarus | 38,718 | 685.4 km² | 56.5 / 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
Glarus 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.
Neighborhoods in Glarus
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Glarus
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Glarus
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Glarus
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
Glarus CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glarus | 37,495 tn | 11.22 tn | 20,687.2 tons/km² |
| Canton of Glarus | 437,580 tn | 11.3 tn | 638.5 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
Glarus CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 37,495 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,687.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| 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 | 24 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 32.3 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 46.4 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 41 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 26.7 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 46.5 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 29.4 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 42.2 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/07 | 11:15 AM | 3.1 | 42.1 km | 0 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 24.8 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Glarus
Glarus (German: [ˈɡlaːrʊs]; French: Glaris; Italian: Glarona; Romansh: Glaruna) is the capital of the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Since 1 January 2011, the municipality Glarus incorporates the former municipalities of Ennenda, Netstal and Rieder..
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