Categories in Horw
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersElectronic Parts SupplierSecurity System SupplierCleanersClothing storesAssociation or OrganizationClubDay Care CenterMunicipal Administration OfficeRecycling drop-off locationShipping CompanyComputer ConsultantComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreSoftware CompanySoftware ConsultantArchitectsCarpenterConstruction of buildingsElectricianEngineerFoundationGeneral contractorsHVAC ContractorPaintingPainting and paint contractorsRoofing contractorTile ContractorCoachingDance SchoolDriving schoolsEducationKindergartenLanguage SchoolMartial Arts SchoolTraining CentreUniversityYoga StudioArt galleriesArtistDesign AgencyFilm, tv and video productionGraphic DesignerLandscape Designer
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Horw
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 155 | 29 years |
| Construction of buildings | 67 | — |
| Real estate | 57 | 37 years |
| Shopping | 53 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 41 | — |
| Electronics stores | 34 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 31 | — |
| Shopping other | 30 | 35 years |
| Education | 27 | — |
| Painting and paint contractors | 25 | — |
| Hardware store | 25 | — |
| Architects | 24 | 32 years |
| Other construction | 24 | — |
Horw Facts
| Area | 23.3 km² |
| Population | 16,826 |
| Male Population | 8,207 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 8,619 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +35.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.9% |
| Median Age | 43.2 years (Male: 42.4, Female: 44) |
| Neighborhoods | Spitalacker |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.01692, 8.30956 |
| Postal Codes | 6047, 6048 |
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Horw Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,389 | 13,080 | 14,035 | 16,167 | 16,826 |
| Population Density | 531.4 / km² | 561.1 / km² | 602 / km² | 693.5 / km² | 721.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Horw Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horw | +30.5% | +23.6% | +15.2% |
| Canton of Lucerne | +28.1% | +22.2% | +14.4% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Horw Median Age
Median Age: 43.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horw | 43.2 yrs | 44 yrs | 42.4 yrs |
| Canton of Lucerne | 40.5 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Horw Population Density
Population Density: 722 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horw | 16,826 | 23.3 km² | 722 / km² |
| Canton of Lucerne | 394,269 | 1,493.5 km² | 264 / 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
Horw Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Horw
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Horw
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
Horw CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horw | 199,462 tn | 11.85 tn | 8,556 tons/km² |
| Canton of Lucerne | 4,625,783 tn | 11.73 tn | 3,097.2 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
Horw CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 199,462 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,556 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 | 40.3 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 23.2 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 84.8 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 35.8 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 81.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 82.8 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 64 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 54.3 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 14.7 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 57.9 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Horw
Horw (Swiss-German: Horb) is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.
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