Categories in Sargans
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sargans
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 70 | 28 years |
| Health and medical | 44 | — |
| Real estate | 42 | 51 years |
| Restaurants | 28 | — |
| Shopping | 27 | — |
| Beauty salons | 25 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 24 | 59 years |
| Education | 22 | — |
| Car repair | 22 | — |
| Other construction | 15 | — |
| Shopping other | 13 | — |
| Technical construction services | 13 | — |
Sargans Facts
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population | 4,958 |
| Male Population | 2,437 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,521 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +38.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.7% |
| Median Age | 41.2 years (Male: 40.2, Female: 42.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Kreis 2 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.04896, 9.44103 |
Map of Sargans
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Sargans Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,581 | 3,880 | 4,107 | 4,879 | 4,958 |
| Population Density | 1,637 / km² | 1,773.7 / km² | 1,877.5 / km² | 2,230.4 / km² | 2,266.5 / km² |
Sargans Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargans | +36.2% | +25.7% | +18.8% |
| Canton of St. Gallen | +19.4% | +16.8% | +11.2% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sargans Median Age
Median Age: 41.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargans | 41.2 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 40.5 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.5 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sargans Population Density
Population Density: 2,267 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargans | 4,958 | 2.188 km² | 2,267 / km² |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 493,582 | 2,025.6 km² | 244 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sargans 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 Sargans
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sargans
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sargans CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargans | 56,560 tn | 11.41 tn | 25,855.9 tons/km² |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 5,642,940 tn | 11.43 tn | 2,785.8 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 56,560 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,855.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/18 | 1:47 AM | 3.8 | 39.8 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Innerbraz, Austria | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/18 | 7:07 PM | 4 | 40 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Innerbraz, Austria | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 4 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 42.4 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 15.3 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 48.1 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 33.7 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 31.8 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/07 | 11:15 AM | 3.1 | 13.8 km | 0 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/06 | 8:05 PM | 3.3 | 47.4 km | 6,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Sargans
Sargans is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. is known for its castle, which dates from before the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291. Sargans was also a County of the..
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