Maracon Facts
| Area | 5.2 km² |
| Population | 501 |
| Male Population | 240 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 261 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +49.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.7% |
| Median Age | 41 years (Male: 41.3, Female: 40.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.55000, 6.87097 |
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Maracon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 335 | 399 | 422 | 494 | 501 |
| Population Density | 64.6 / km² | 76.9 / km² | 81.3 / km² | 95.2 / km² | 96.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maracon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maracon | +47.5% | +23.8% | +17.1% |
| Vaud | +62.8% | +42.8% | +25.8% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maracon Median Age
Median Age: 41 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maracon | 41 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 41.3 yrs |
| Vaud | 39.6 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.4 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Maracon Population Density
Population Density: 96.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maracon | 501 | 5.2 km² | 96.6 / km² |
| Vaud | 776,756 | 3,211.7 km² | 242 / 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
Maracon 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.
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
Maracon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maracon | 6,023 tn | 12.02 tn | 1,161 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 |
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
Maracon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,023 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,161 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 | 10.6 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/16 | 11:17 PM | 3.8 | 56.7 km | 2,000 m | 11km WNW of Evionnaz, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/08 | 4:14 AM | 3.3 | 57 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 43.3 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/07 | 12:22 AM | 3 | 53 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/06 | 3:05 PM | 3.3 | 55.1 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 41.1 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/04 | 4:47 PM | 3 | 37.6 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/04 | 9:46 AM | 3.2 | 37.6 km | 9,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/04 | 7:20 AM | 3.1 | 37.6 km | 9,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Maracon
Maracon is a municipality in the district of Lavaux-Oron in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. On 1 January 2003 the former municipality of La Rogivue merged into the municipality of Maracon, keeping the name Maracon.
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