Categories in Thun
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Thun
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 638 | 39 years |
| Shopping | 347 | 44 years |
| Health and medical | 316 | — |
| Restaurants | 247 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 140 | — |
| Hairdressers | 137 | 33 years |
| Real estate | 135 | 47 years |
| Construction of buildings | 133 | 59 years |
| Clothing stores | 130 | 36 years |
| Education | 124 | 42 years |
| Electronics stores | 107 | 39 years |
| Dentists | 103 | 36 years |
| Alternative medicine | 97 | — |
Thun Facts
| Area | 7.6 km² |
| Population | 27,183 |
| Male Population | 12,934 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 14,249 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.0% |
| Median Age | 44 years (Male: 42.5, Female: 45.5) |
| Area Codes | 33 |
| Neighborhoods | Innere Stadt, Aarefeld, Seefeld, Dürrenast, Westquartier |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.75118, 7.62166 |
| Postal Codes | 3600, 3601, 3602, 3604, 3605, More |
Map of Thun
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Thun Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,782 | 23,690 | 24,492 | 26,399 | 27,183 |
| Population Density | 3,119 / km² | 3,106.9 / km² | 3,212.1 / km² | 3,462.2 / km² | 3,565 / km² |
Thun Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thun | +11% | +11.4% | +7.8% |
| Canton of Bern | +7.5% | +9.5% | +7.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Thun Median Age
Median Age: 44 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thun | 44 yrs | 45.5 yrs | 42.5 yrs |
| Canton of Bern | 43.1 yrs | 44.2 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Thun Population Density
Population Density: 3,565 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thun | 27,183 | 7.6 km² | 3,565 / km² |
| Canton of Bern | 1 million | 5,959.3 km² | 168 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Thun 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.
Neighborhoods in Thun
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Thun
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Thun
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Thun
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Thun
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Thun CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thun | 310,851 tn | 11.44 tn | 40,767.3 tons/km² |
| Canton of Bern | 11,545,399 tn | 11.5 tn | 1,937.4 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 310,851 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 40,767.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 36.9 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 49.4 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 50.2 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 52.9 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 64 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 45.5 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/06 | 10:49 PM | 3 | 60.9 km | 3,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/05 | 2:56 PM | 3 | 63.6 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/05 | 1:38 AM | 4.2 | 61.3 km | 25,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/05 | 2:29 PM | 3.1 | 61.3 km | 25,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Thun
Thun (French: Thoune) is a city and municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland with about 43,783 inhabitants (around 90,000 in the agglomeration), as of 31 December 2013. is located where the Aare flows ..
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