Categories in Murten
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersGoldsmithCleanersClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingAssociation or OrganizationChurchesClubCounselorParishSanitation ServiceSeminarySoftware CompanySoftware ConsultantArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorCarpenterConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianEngineerFoundationGeneral contractorsHome Improvement StoreHVAC ContractorPaintingPainting and paint contractorsRoofing contractorCoachingDance SchoolEducationYoga StudioArt galleriesArtistLandscape DesignerPhotographer
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Murten
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 141 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 81 | 45 years |
| Construction of buildings | 65 | 37 years |
| Restaurants | 61 | 46 years |
| Health and medical | 48 | — |
| Real estate | 37 | 37 years |
| Clothing stores | 35 | 30 years |
| Education | 27 | — |
| Electronics stores | 27 | — |
| Shopping other | 26 | 40 years |
| Alternative medicine | 26 | — |
| Beauty salons | 25 | — |
| Hairdressers | 24 | — |
Murten Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 3,020 |
| Male Population | 1,454 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,566 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.0% |
| Median Age | 43.2 years (Male: 42.8, Female: 43.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Salvenach, Münchenwiler, Courlevon, Jeuss, Lurtigen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.92827, 7.11715 |
| Postal Codes | 3280 |
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Murten Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,757 | 2,659 | 2,770 | 3,021 | 3,020 |
| Population Density | 1,225.3 / km² | 1,181.8 / km² | 1,231.1 / km² | 1,342.7 / km² | 1,342.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Murten Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murten | +9.6% | +13.6% | +9.1% |
| Canton of Fribourg | +78.6% | +52.1% | +31% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Murten Median Age
Median Age: 43.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murten | 43.2 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Canton of Fribourg | 39.3 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Murten Population Density
Population Density: 1,342 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murten | 3,020 | 2.25 km² | 1,342 / km² |
| Canton of Fribourg | 302,983 | 1,670.7 km² | 181 / 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
Murten 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.
Neighborhoods in Murten
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Murten
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Murten
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Murten
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
Murten CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murten | 34,584 tn | 11.45 tn | 15,370.5 tons/km² |
| Canton of Fribourg | 3,470,153 tn | 11.45 tn | 2,077 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
Murten CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,584 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,370.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 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 | 45.8 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 69.4 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 37.6 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 18.8 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/05 | 3:41 AM | 3.1 | 53.2 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/05 | 2:46 PM | 3.1 | 43.6 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/04 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 58.3 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/04 | 11:05 PM | 3.2 | 58.9 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/04 | 4:47 PM | 3 | 70.1 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/04 | 9:46 AM | 3.2 | 70.1 km | 9,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Murten
Murten (German) or Morat (French) is a municipality in the See district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. is located on the southern shores of Lake Morat. Morat is situated between Bern and Lausanne and is the capital of the See/Lac District..
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