Categories in Obfelden
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Obfelden
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 53 | 29 years |
| Construction of buildings | 24 | — |
| Shopping | 22 | — |
| Car repair | 17 | — |
| Health and medical | 16 | — |
| Electronics stores | 15 | — |
| Education | 15 | — |
| Shopping other | 13 | — |
| Massage | 12 | — |
| Electrical installation | 10 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 10 | — |
| Advertising and marketing | 9 | — |
| Beauty salons | 9 | — |
Obfelden Facts
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Population | 4,616 |
| Male Population | 2,328 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 2,288 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +60.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.3% |
| Median Age | 40.8 years (Male: 40.4, Female: 41.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Schindellegi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.26413, 8.42150 |
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Obfelden Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,880 | 3,218 | 3,627 | 4,462 | 4,616 |
| Population Density | 320 / km² | 357.6 / km² | 403 / km² | 495.8 / km² | 512.9 / km² |
Obfelden Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obfelden | +54.9% | +38.7% | +23% |
| Canton of Zürich | +50.9% | +35.6% | +21.7% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Obfelden Median Age
Median Age: 40.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obfelden | 40.8 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Canton of Zürich | 40.8 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Obfelden Population Density
Population Density: 513 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obfelden | 4,616 | 9 km² | 513 / km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 1.5 million | 1,728.8 km² | 851 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Obfelden 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 Obfelden
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Obfelden
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Obfelden CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obfelden | 58,857 tn | 12.75 tn | 6,539.7 tons/km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 18,651,067 tn | 12.68 tn | 10,788.5 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 58,857 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.75 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,539.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.3) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 49.4 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 16.3 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 68.9 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 62.2 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 43.8 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 69.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 71.1 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 31.1 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 40.5 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 67.8 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Obfelden
Obfelden is a municipality in the district of Affoltern in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
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