Categories in Brienz
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Brienz
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 56 | — |
| Corporate management | 31 | 39 years |
| Restaurants | 27 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 26 | — |
| Shopping | 24 | 56 years |
| Buses and trains | 23 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 20 | — |
| Hardware store | 18 | — |
| Public parks | 15 | — |
| Travel agencies | 15 | — |
| Health and medical | 15 | — |
| Real estate | 15 | — |
Brienz Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 867 |
| Male Population | 427 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 440 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -23.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.2% |
| Median Age | 43.7 years (Male: 42.2, Female: 45.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Spitalacker, Tiefencastel |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.75450, 8.03847 |
| Postal Codes | 3855 |
Map of Brienz
Interactive Map
Brienz Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,126 | 988 | 934 | 885 | 867 |
| Population Density | 486.9 / km² | 427.2 / km² | 403.9 / km² | 382.7 / km² | 374.9 / km² |
Brienz Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brienz | -21.4% | -10.4% | -5.2% |
| Canton of Bern | +7.5% | +9.5% | +7.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Brienz Median Age
Median Age: 43.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brienz | 43.7 yrs | 45.1 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Canton of Bern | 43.1 yrs | 44.2 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Brienz Population Density
Population Density: 375 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brienz | 867 | 2.313 km² | 375 / km² |
| Canton of Bern | 1 million | 5,959.3 km² | 168 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Brienz 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 Brienz
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Brienz
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Brienz CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brienz | 9,983 tn | 11.51 tn | 4,317 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) | 9,983 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,317 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 61.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 51.3 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 58.4 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 59.6 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 64.1 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 72.8 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 59.9 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 68.8 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 60.6 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/06 | 10:49 PM | 3 | 73.3 km | 3,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Brienz
Brienz is a village and municipality on the northern shore of Lake Brienz, at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain, and in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Besides the village of Brienz, the municipality includes the settlements of Ki..
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