Categories in Naters
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Naters
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 72 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 39 | — |
| Real estate | 37 | 54 years |
| Restaurants | 34 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 33 | — |
| Other accommodation | 29 | — |
| Health and medical | 26 | — |
| Cafes | 22 | 31 years |
| Car repair | 18 | — |
| Buses and trains | 18 | — |
| Other construction | 17 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 16 | — |
| Education | 15 | — |
| Painting and paint contractors | 15 | — |
| Beauty salons | 15 | — |
Naters Facts
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population | 2,572 |
| Male Population | 1,246 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,326 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -17.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.8% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 42, Female: 44.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.32536, 7.98912 |
Map of Naters
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Naters Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,104 | 2,712 | 2,387 | 2,560 | 2,572 |
| Population Density | 1,839.4 / km² | 1,607.1 / km² | 1,414.5 / km² | 1,517 / km² | 1,524.1 / km² |
Naters Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naters | -17.5% | -5.6% | +7.2% |
| Valais | +50.9% | +37.1% | +23.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Naters Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naters | 43 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 42 yrs |
| Valais | 41.1 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Naters Population Density
Population Density: 1,524 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naters | 2,572 | 1.688 km² | 1,524 / km² |
| Valais | 340,468 | 5,223.3 km² | 65.2 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Naters Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Naters
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Naters
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Naters CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naters | 28,508 tn | 11.08 tn | 16,893.4 tons/km² |
| Valais | 3,785,473 tn | 11.12 tn | 724.7 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,508 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,893.4 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 33.5 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 29.3 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 36.7 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/10 | 9:16 PM | 3.6 | 63.9 km | 7,100 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/08 | 6:04 PM | 3 | 71.3 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 51 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 27 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/06 | 10:49 PM | 3 | 39.8 km | 3,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/05 | 2:59 AM | 3.3 | 72.2 km | 14,900 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 71.2 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Naters
Naters is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. On 1 January 2013 the former municipalities of Birgisch and Mund merged into the municipality of Naters, which also includes the villages of Hegdorn, Geimen, Meh..
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