Categories in Wetzikon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wetzikon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 343 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 181 | 38 years |
| Health and medical | 177 | — |
| Restaurants | 129 | 30 years |
| Car repair | 116 | 42 years |
| Real estate | 98 | 42 years |
| Construction of buildings | 88 | 46 years |
| Beauty salons | 73 | — |
| Shopping other | 69 | 49 years |
| Electronics stores | 67 | 41 years |
| Education | 62 | — |
Wetzikon Facts
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Population | 18,827 |
| Male Population | 9,320 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 9,507 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +93.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.0% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 39.3, Female: 41.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Altstetten, Bauma, Höngg, Kreis 4, Kreis 7 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.32640, 8.79779 |
| Postal Codes | 8620, 8621, 8622, 8623 |
Map of Wetzikon
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Wetzikon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,748 | 11,912 | 13,742 | 18,081 | 18,827 |
| Population Density | 1,138.5 / km² | 1,391.2 / km² | 1,604.9 / km² | 2,111.6 / km² | 2,198.8 / km² |
Wetzikon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 31.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzikon | +85.5% | +51.8% | +31.6% |
| Canton of Zürich | +50.9% | +35.6% | +21.7% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Wetzikon Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzikon | 40.4 yrs | 41.4 yrs | 39.3 yrs |
| Canton of Zürich | 40.8 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Wetzikon Population Density
Population Density: 2,199 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzikon | 18,827 | 8.6 km² | 2,199 / km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 1.5 million | 1,728.8 km² | 851 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Wetzikon 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 Wetzikon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wetzikon
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wetzikon
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Wetzikon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wetzikon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wetzikon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzikon | 239,192 tn | 12.7 tn | 27,934.9 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) | 239,192 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,934.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 | 46.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 60.7 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 40.8 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 27.5 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 45.8 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 33.1 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 66.8 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 41.9 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 49.1 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 56.2 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Wetzikon
Wetzikon is a small town in the Zurich Highlands (Zürcher Oberland) area of Switzerland, in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich.
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