Categories in Leysin
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leysin
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 46 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Education | 16 |
| Real estate | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 |
| Shopping | 13 |
| Buses and trains | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Other construction | 8 |
| Travel agencies | 8 |
| Construction of buildings | 7 |
Leysin Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 3,415 |
| Male Population | 1,709 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,706 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +272.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +75.6% |
| Median Age | 26 years (Male: 26.8, Female: 25) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.34183, 7.01151 |
Map of Leysin
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Leysin Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 916 | 1,432 | 1,945 | 3,392 | 3,415 |
| Population Density | 407.1 / km² | 636.4 / km² | 864.4 / km² | 1,507.6 / km² | 1,517.8 / km² |
Leysin Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 74.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leysin | +270.3% | +136.9% | +74.4% |
| Vaud | +62.8% | +42.8% | +25.8% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Leysin Median Age
Median Age: 26 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leysin | 26 yrs | 25 yrs | 26.8 yrs |
| Vaud | 39.6 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.4 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Leysin Population Density
Population Density: 1,518 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leysin | 3,415 | 2.25 km² | 1,518 / km² |
| Vaud | 776,756 | 3,211.7 km² | 242 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Leysin 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Leysin
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leysin
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Leysin CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leysin | 41,054 tn | 12.02 tn | 18,246.4 tons/km² |
| Vaud | 9,251,676 tn | 11.91 tn | 2,880.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,054 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,246.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.1 | 20.2 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/16 | 11:17 PM | 3.8 | 35.3 km | 2,000 m | 11km WNW of Evionnaz, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/08 | 1:20 PM | 3.4 | 36.1 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/08 | 4:14 AM | 3.3 | 35.2 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 24.4 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/08 | 12:41 PM | 4 | 49.1 km | 8,400 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/07 | 12:22 AM | 3 | 27.7 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/06 | 3:05 PM | 3.3 | 29.9 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/05 | 2:10 PM | 3.5 | 39 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/05 | 11:53 AM | 3.5 | 39 km | 6,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Leysin
Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in the Aigle district of Switzerland. It is first mentioned around 1231–32 as Leissins, in 1352 as Leisins. in the Vaudoises Alps, Leysin is a sunny alpine resort village at the eastern end of Lake Gene..
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