Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Augst
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 19 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 11 | — |
| Museums | 7 | — |
| Shopping | 6 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 5 | — |
| Cafes | 5 | — |
| Education | 5 | — |
Augst Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 843 |
| Male Population | 419 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 424 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -37.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -40.6% |
| Median Age | 45.6 years (Male: 45.1, Female: 46) |
| Neighborhoods | Rosental |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.53557, 7.71468 |
| Postal Codes | 4302 |
Map of Augst
Interactive Map
Augst Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,358 | 1,333 | 1,418 | 1,589 | 843 | 842 | 855 |
| Population Density | 658.4 / km² | 646.3 / km² | 687.5 / km² | 770.4 / km² | 408.7 / km² | 408.2 / km² | 414.5 / km² |
Augst Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 40.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augst | -37.9% | -36.8% | -40.6% |
| Basel-Landschaft | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Augst Median Age
Median Age: 45.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augst | 45.6 yrs | 46 yrs | 45.1 yrs |
| Basel-Landschaft | 43.9 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 42.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Augst Population Density
Population Density: 409 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augst | 843 | 2.063 km² | 409 / km² |
| Basel-Landschaft | 281,377 | 517.6 km² | 544 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Augst 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 Augst
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Augst
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Augst CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augst | 9,995 tn | 11.86 tn | 4,846 tons/km² |
| Basel-Landschaft | 3,462,663 tn | 12.31 tn | 6,689.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,995 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.86 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 9:36 PM | 3.1 | 28.4 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 15 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 12.2 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 8.7 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 9.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 9.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 9.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 9.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 10.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 9.9 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Augst
Augst (Swiss German: Augscht) is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. was known as Augusta Raurica in Roman
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