Categories in Liestal
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Liestal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 256 | 34 years |
| Health and medical | 227 | — |
| Shopping | 139 | 50 years |
| Construction of buildings | 86 | 36 years |
| Restaurants | 83 | — |
| Other construction | 74 | 61 years |
| Real estate | 61 | 53 years |
| Electronics stores | 58 | 44 years |
| Education | 53 | — |
| Dentists | 50 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 46 | — |
Liestal Facts
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Population | 9,500 |
| Male Population | 4,676 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 4,824 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +22.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.6% |
| Median Age | 42 years (Male: 41, Female: 42.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Vorstädte, Am Ring, Dreispitz, Sankt Jakob, Gundeldingen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.48455, 7.73446 |
| Postal Codes | 4410 |
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Liestal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,737 | 8,011 | 8,434 | 9,265 | 9,500 |
| Population Density | 1,105.3 / km² | 1,144.4 / km² | 1,204.9 / km² | 1,323.6 / km² | 1,357.1 / km² |
Liestal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liestal | +19.7% | +15.7% | +9.9% |
| Basel-Landschaft | +14.8% | +13.8% | +9.5% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Liestal Median Age
Median Age: 42 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liestal | 42 yrs | 42.9 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Basel-Landschaft | 43.9 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 42.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Liestal Population Density
Population Density: 1,357 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liestal | 9,500 | 7 km² | 1,357 / km² |
| Basel-Landschaft | 281,377 | 517.6 km² | 544 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Liestal 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 Liestal
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Liestal
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Liestal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liestal | 115,636 tn | 12.17 tn | 16,519.5 tons/km² |
| Basel-Landschaft | 3,462,663 tn | 12.31 tn | 6,689.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 115,636 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,519.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 9:36 PM | 3.1 | 34.1 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 20.6 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 16.8 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 13.7 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 14.7 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 14.7 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 14.7 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 14.7 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 15.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 15 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Liestal
Liestal (formerly Liesthal, IPA: [ˈliə̯ʃd̥l̩]) is the capital of Liestal District and the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland, 17 km (11 mi) south of Basel. is an industrial town with a cobbled-street Old Town. official language of Liestal is (t..
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