Categories in Herisau
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Herisau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 262 | 38 years |
| Shopping | 127 | 64 years |
| Health and medical | 123 | — |
| Restaurants | 111 | — |
| Real estate | 90 | 46 years |
| Construction of buildings | 85 | 52 years |
| Dentists | 74 | — |
| Electronics stores | 70 | 36 years |
| Alternative medicine | 56 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 44 | — |
Herisau Facts
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Population | 13,753 |
| Male Population | 6,879 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 6,874 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -17.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.6% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 40.2, Female: 43.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Höngg, Oberstrass |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.38615, 9.27916 |
| Postal Codes | 9100, 9101, 9102 |
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Herisau Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,698 | 14,415 | 13,672 | 13,188 | 13,753 |
| Population Density | 1,950.1 / km² | 1,683.5 / km² | 1,596.7 / km² | 1,540.2 / km² | 1,606.2 / km² |
Herisau Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herisau | -21% | -8.5% | -3.5% |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | -8.6% | -1.5% | +0.4% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Herisau Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herisau | 41.6 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 42.7 yrs | 43.9 yrs | 41.5 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Herisau Population Density
Population Density: 1,606 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herisau | 13,753 | 8.6 km² | 1,606 / km² |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 52,321 | 242.8 km² | 216 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Herisau 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 Herisau
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Herisau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herisau | 157,709 tn | 11.47 tn | 18,418.5 tons/km² |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 603,162 tn | 11.53 tn | 2,484 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 157,709 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,418.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 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 | 53.3 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Innerbraz, Austria | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 63.5 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 40.2 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 5 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 24.3 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 9.3 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 66.2 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 70.4 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/07 | 11:15 AM | 3.1 | 43.6 km | 0 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 62 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Herisau
Herisau is a municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It is the seat of the canton's government and parliament; the judicial authorities are situated in Trogen. central hamlet and the houses around the central square, the..
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