Categories in Opfikon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Opfikon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 227 | 36 years |
| Shopping | 123 | 34 years |
| Restaurants | 92 | — |
| Clothing stores | 88 | 37 years |
| Electronics stores | 82 | 33 years |
| Real estate | 68 | — |
| Beauty salons | 64 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 55 | — |
| Car repair | 47 | — |
| Shopping other | 44 | 51 years |
| Travel agencies | 42 | 36 years |
| Health and medical | 40 | — |
Opfikon Facts
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Population | 22,440 |
| Male Population | 11,517 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 10,923 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +132.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.7% |
| Median Age | 37.4 years (Male: 37.2, Female: 37.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Kreis 11, Glattpark (Opfikon), Glattpark, Seebach, Seefeld |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.43169, 8.57588 |
Map of Opfikon
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Opfikon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,641 | 12,182 | 15,191 | 21,476 | 22,440 |
| Population Density | 1,402.3 / km² | 1,771.9 / km² | 2,209.6 / km² | 3,123.8 / km² | 3,264 / km² |
Opfikon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 41.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opfikon | +122.8% | +76.3% | +41.4% |
| Canton of Zürich | +50.9% | +35.6% | +21.7% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Opfikon Median Age
Median Age: 37.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opfikon | 37.4 yrs | 37.7 yrs | 37.2 yrs |
| Canton of Zürich | 40.8 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Opfikon Population Density
Population Density: 3,264 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opfikon | 22,440 | 6.9 km² | 3,264 / km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 1.5 million | 1,728.8 km² | 851 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Opfikon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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 Opfikon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Opfikon
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Opfikon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Opfikon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Opfikon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opfikon | 283,238 tn | 12.62 tn | 41,198.3 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) | 283,238 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 41,198.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 | 60.7 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 56.2 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 31.8 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 65.8 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 47 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 55.5 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 29.3 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 60.6 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 77.3 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/05 | 7:44 PM | 3.5 | 82.5 km | 11,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Opfikon
Opfikon (German pronunciation: [ˈɔpfikoːn]; in the local Swiss German dialect: [ˈopfikxə]) is the name of a municipality in the Swiss canton of Zürich, located in the district of Bülach.
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