Categories in Kerns
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceNew car dealersBuilding Materials SupplierFarmingClothing storesCatholic ChurchChapelChurchesClubShipping CompanyElectronics StoreArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorCarpenterConstruction of buildingsContractorElectricianFlooring StoreHVAC ContractorPainting and paint contractorsRoofing contractorEducationPhotographerTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsSwiss RestaurantFurniture storesBanksInsurance AgencyAlternative medicineDentistsMedical PracticePhysiotherapyBeauty salonsHair SalonMassageBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceConsulting & Advisory ServicesCorporate Entities & OfficesManagement Consultant FirmHoliday ApartmentReal Estate AgencyCosmetics Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kerns
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 34 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 31 | 43 years |
| Construction of buildings | 21 | — |
| Restaurants | 20 | — |
| Shopping other | 17 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 17 | — |
| Scientific and technical services | 14 | — |
| Electronics stores | 14 | — |
| Other accommodation | 14 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 12 | — |
| Hardware store | 12 | — |
| Other construction | 12 | — |
| Health and medical | 11 | — |
| Car repair | 10 | — |
| Churches | 10 | — |
| Architects | 10 | — |
| All food and beverage | 10 | — |
Kerns Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 2,917 |
| Male Population | 1,467 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,450 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.9% |
| Median Age | 38.7 years (Male: 38.4, Female: 38.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Hottingen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.90134, 8.27528 |
| Postal Codes | 6064, 6066 |
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Kerns Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,765 | 2,894 | 2,892 | 2,917 | 2,917 |
| Population Density | 1,301.2 / km² | 1,361.9 / km² | 1,360.9 / km² | 1,372.7 / km² | 1,372.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kerns Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerns | +5.5% | +0.8% | +0.9% |
| Obwalden | +35.4% | +26% | +16.3% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kerns Median Age
Median Age: 38.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerns | 38.7 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 38.4 yrs |
| Obwalden | 40.9 yrs | 41.2 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kerns Population Density
Population Density: 1,373 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerns | 2,917 | 2.125 km² | 1,373 / km² |
| Obwalden | 37,581 | 490.6 km² | 76.6 / 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
Kerns 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kerns
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kerns
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
Kerns CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerns | 34,157 tn | 11.71 tn | 16,074 tons/km² |
| Obwalden | 440,807 tn | 11.73 tn | 898.6 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
Kerns CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,157 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,074 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.
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 | 41.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 75.6 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 34.3 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 83.4 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 38.1 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 91.3 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 65.8 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 66.8 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 9.5 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 56.4 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

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