Categories in Salgesch
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Salgesch
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Car repair | 14 | — |
| Wine, beer and liquor stores | 13 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 11 | — |
| Restaurants | 10 | — |
| Bottled water and beverages | 10 | 49 years |
| All food and beverage | 9 | — |
| Shopping | 8 | — |
| Other accommodation | 6 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 6 | — |
| Travel agencies | 5 | — |
| Hardware store | 5 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 | — |
| Real estate | 5 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | — |
Salgesch Facts
| Area | 13.4 km² |
| Population | 2,468 |
| Male Population | 1,215 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,253 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +56.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.0% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 40.8, Female: 42.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.31056, 7.56954 |
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Salgesch Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,582 | 1,647 | 1,943 | 2,419 | 2,468 |
| Population Density | 117.7 / km² | 122.6 / km² | 144.6 / km² | 180 / km² | 183.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Salgesch Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salgesch | +52.9% | +46.9% | +24.5% |
| Valais | +50.9% | +37.1% | +23.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Salgesch Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salgesch | 41.6 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Valais | 41.1 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Salgesch Population Density
Population Density: 184 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salgesch | 2,468 | 13.4 km² | 184 / km² |
| Valais | 340,468 | 5,223.3 km² | 65.2 / 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
Salgesch Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Salgesch
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
Salgesch CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salgesch | 27,618 tn | 11.19 tn | 2,055.3 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 |
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
Salgesch CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,618 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,055.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 | 49.5 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 12.3 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 3.1 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 4.4 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/10 | 9:16 PM | 3.6 | 50.7 km | 7,100 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/08 | 6:04 PM | 3 | 57.4 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 18.7 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/08 | 12:41 PM | 4 | 54.2 km | 8,400 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/07 | 12:22 AM | 3 | 43.1 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 18.2 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Salgesch
Salgesch (French: Salquenen) is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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