Categories in Lugano
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lugano
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 1,375 | 50 years |
| Corporate management | 1,146 | 31 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 607 | 40 years |
| Shopping | 604 | 40 years |
| Lawyers legal | 567 | 37 years |
| Restaurants | 558 | 28 years |
| Health and medical | 466 | 33 years |
| Hotels and motels | 443 | 50 years |
| Clothing stores | 386 | 37 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 386 | 39 years |
| Accountants | 348 | 41 years |
| All food and beverage | 338 | 40 years |
| Architects | 329 | 35 years |
| Beauty salons | 328 | 35 years |
| Construction of buildings | 311 | 41 years |
| Electronics stores | 279 | 32 years |
| Finance other | 278 | 38 years |
| Other construction | 262 | 44 years |
Lugano Facts
| Area | 51.7 km² |
| Population | 92,309 |
| Male Population | 44,166 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 48,143 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +28.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.4% |
| Median Age | 43.2 years (Male: 42.1, Female: 44.3) |
| Area Codes | 91 |
| Neighborhoods | Barbengo, Cadro, Carona, Sonvico, Carabbia |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.01008, 8.96004 |
| Postal Codes | 6814, 6900, 6901, 6902, 6903, More |
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Lugano Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,953 | 74,662 | 79,336 | 89,718 | 92,309 |
| Population Density | 1,392.1 / km² | 1,444.5 / km² | 1,534.9 / km² | 1,735.8 / km² | 1,785.9 / km² |
Lugano Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | +24.7% | +20.2% | +13.1% |
| Ticino | +23.1% | +19.6% | +13.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Lugano Median Age
Median Age: 43.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 43.2 yrs | 44.3 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| Ticino | 44.2 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Lugano Population Density
Population Density: 1,786 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 92,309 | 51.7 km² | 1,786 / km² |
| Ticino | 348,914 | 2,811.7 km² | 124 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Lugano Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Neighborhoods in Lugano
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lugano
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lugano
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lugano CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 1,078,419 tn | 11.68 tn | 20,864.2 tons/km² |
| Ticino | 4,063,588 tn | 11.65 tn | 1,445.2 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,078,419 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,864.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/15 | 9:29 PM | 3 | 68.9 km | 5,000 m | 2km N of Albino, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/10 | 2:13 AM | 3.3 | 69.3 km | 3,400 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 89 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 91.6 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/07 | 4:34 PM | 3.2 | 86.7 km | 3,300 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/07 | 6:43 PM | 3.3 | 77 km | 36,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/07 | 5:01 AM | 3.7 | 75.8 km | 9,700 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/05 | 10:48 AM | 4 | 67.5 km | 34,500 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 87.9 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/05 | 5:16 PM | 3.3 | 60.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
Lugano
Lugano (Italian: Lugano) is a city in southern Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy. The population of the city proper was 71.500, and the population of the urban agglomeration was over 145,000. It is the 9th lar..
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