Categories in Balerna
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Balerna
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 71 | 53 years | 4 |
| Car repair | 26 | 43 years | 4.1 |
| Restaurants | 23 | — | 4.2 |
| Health and medical | 14 | — | 4.4 |
| Electronics stores | 12 | — | 5 |
| Corporate management | 11 | 29 years | 4.1 |
| Real estate | 11 | 57 years | 2.3 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 10 | 41 years | 4.5 |
| Electrical installation | 10 | — | 5 |
| Automotive | 10 | — | 4 |
| General contractors | 9 | — | 4.5 |
| Clothing stores | 9 | — | 4.2 |
| Household appliances and goods | 8 | — | 2.5 |
| Transportation logistics | 8 | — | 3.9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 | — | 3.9 |
| All food and beverage | 8 | — | 3.9 |
| Hardware store | 7 | — | — |
| Department stores | 7 | — | 4 |
| Advertising and marketing | 7 | — | 4.5 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 7 | — | 4 |
| Hairdressers | 7 | — | 5 |
| Beauty salons | 7 | — | 5 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 6 | — | 4.9 |
| Construction of buildings | 6 | — | 5 |
| Other transport activities | 6 | — | 3.8 |
Balerna Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 4,162 |
| Male Population | 2,029 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 2,133 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -18.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.5% |
| Median Age | 45.2 years (Male: 43.3, Female: 47.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.84638, 9.00724 |
| Postal Codes | 6828 |
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Balerna Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,123 | 4,501 | 4,270 | 4,084 | 4,162 |
| Population Density | 2,483.9 / km² | 2,182.3 / km² | 2,070.3 / km² | 1,980.1 / km² | 2,017.9 / km² |
Balerna Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balerna | -20.3% | -9.3% | -4.4% |
| Ticino | +23.1% | +19.6% | +13.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Balerna Median Age
Median Age: 45.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balerna | 45.2 yrs | 47.1 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Ticino | 44.2 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Balerna Population Density
Population Density: 2,018 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balerna | 4,162 | 2.063 km² | 2,018 / km² |
| Ticino | 348,914 | 2,811.7 km² | 124 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Balerna 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Balerna
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Balerna CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balerna | 48,402 tn | 11.63 tn | 23,467.9 tons/km² |
| Ticino | 4,063,588 tn | 11.65 tn | 1,445.2 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 48,402 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,467.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (3) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/15 | 9:29 PM | 3 | 61.2 km | 5,000 m | 2km N of Albino, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/10 | 2:13 AM | 3.3 | 61 km | 3,400 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/07 | 4:34 PM | 3.2 | 69.1 km | 3,300 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/07 | 6:43 PM | 3.3 | 59.3 km | 36,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/07 | 5:01 AM | 3.7 | 66 km | 9,700 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/05 | 10:48 AM | 4 | 49.4 km | 34,500 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/05 | 5:16 PM | 3.3 | 63 km | 10,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/03 | 7:40 AM | 3 | 86.5 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/03 | 6:43 AM | 3 | 62.1 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/03 | 5:06 AM | 3.2 | 78.9 km | 15,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
Balerna
Balerna is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
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