Categories in Cham
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar Accessories StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersBeauty Product SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierChemical & Related Products WholesaleElectrical Equipment ManufacturerFarmingFood Products SupplierIndustrial Equipment SupplierMachine ConstructionMachines WholesaleMachining ManufacturerMedical Technology ManufacturerMetalworkingMetalworking Services & WorkshopsOffice Furniture StorePharmaceutical CompanyPlastic Fabrication CompanySecurity System SupplierSolar Energy Equipment SupplierWholesale of Textiles & Raw MaterialsWholesalersChildren and baby clothingCleanersClothing storesDry CleanerFabric StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyTelecommunications Service ProviderAmbulancesChild Care AgencyChurchesClubCounselorDay Care CenterMunicipal Administration OfficePolitical PartyRecycling CenterShipping CompanyComputer ConsultantComputer Repair ServiceComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreHome Audio & Video RetailInformation servicesIT Support & Recovery ServicesSoftware CompanySoftware ConsultantWeb Hosting CompanyAir Conditioning ContractorAppliance StoreArchitectsArchitecture FirmBathroom RemodelerBuilding Construction ContractorBuilding Materials StoreCarpenterCivil EngineerConstruction of buildingsContractorDry Wall ContractorElectrical EngineerElectrical Installation ServiceElectrical Supply StoreElectricianEnergy equipment and solutionsEngineerEngineering ConsultantFlooring ContractorFlooring StoreFoundationGeneral contractorsHome Goods StoreHVAC ContractorMetal constructionPainting and paint contractorsPlumbing installation and repairRoofing contractorTile ContractorAdult Education SchoolCoachingCosmetology and beauty schoolsDance SchoolDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterLanguage SchoolMartial Arts ClubMartial Arts SchoolPrimary SchoolTraining CentreYoga StudioArt StudioDesign AgencyFilm, tv and video productionGraphic DesignerPhotographerPhotography Services (Active Capture)Photography StudioTourist AttractionWebsite DesignerBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBistroCafesCatererGrocery stores and supermarketsLoungeMeal TakeawayPizza DeliveryRestaurantsSwiss RestaurantBicycle Repair ShopCar Leasing ServiceFurniture storesInterior decorationsLandscaperLighting storesAccounting FirmAtm'sBanksBookkeeping ServiceBusiness & Corporate FinanceCertified Public AccountantFinancial ConsultantFinancial InstitutionFinancial PlannerHolding CompanyInsurance AgencyInsurance BrokerInvestment CompanyLaw FirmLawyerLegal and financialLegal ServicesLoan companiesPension Funds and PlansTax ConsultantTax PreparationTax Preparation ServiceAcupuncturistAlternative medicineCosmetic DentistDental HygienistDentistsDenture Care CenterGynecologists and obstetriciansHealth ConsultantHealth counselorHypnotherapy ServiceMedical clinicMedical OfficeMedical PracticeNaturopathic PractitionerNutritionistsPain Control ClinicPediatric DentistPhysical Therapy ClinicPhysiotherapyPregnancy Care CenterPsychotherapistWellness CenterWellness ProgramBeauticianBeauty salonsEvent Management CompanyFitness centersFoot CareHairdresserHair SalonLife CoachManicures and pedicuresMassageMassage SpaPersonal TrainerWaxing Hair Removal ServiceAdvertising AgencyAdvertising ServiceBack OfficeBusiness Development ServiceBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness Support & OutsourcingBusiness to Business ServiceCleaning ServiceCommercial Cleaning ServicesConsulting & Advisory ServicesCorporate Entities & OfficesEmployment AgencyHome InspectorHouse Cleaning ServiceHuman Resource ConsultingInternet Marketing ServiceManagement Consultant FirmMarketing AgencyMarketing consulting servicesMediaPlacement AgencyPrint ShopPublic relations and communications agenciesRecruiterResearch InstituteServices for IndustryApartment BuildingCondominium ComplexEscrow ServiceEstate AppraiserProperty and Estate ManagementProperty Management CompanyReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsReal Estate ConsultantReal Estate DeveloperReal Estate Rental AgencyBaby StoreComputer storesConvenience storesCosmetics StoreE-commerce ServiceFloristsGift ShopHearing Aid StoreLiquor StorePharmacyPromotional Products SupplierShoppingSupermarketToy StoreWholesale storeWine StoreBicyclesGymGymnastics ClubPhysical Fitness ProgramPlaygroundPublic parksSporting Goods StoreSports AssociationSports clubSports ComplexCourier ServiceElectric Vehicle Charging StationFreight/commercial transportHotelsHotels and motelsMoving and Storage ServiceParking GarageTaxisTour OperatorTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cham
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 456 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 160 | 37 years |
| Real estate | 141 | 39 years |
| Electronics stores | 132 | 34 years |
| Health and medical | 117 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 100 | 47 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 92 | 32 years |
| Restaurants | 91 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 81 | 40 years |
Cham Facts
| Area | 7.6 km² |
| Population | 10,511 |
| Male Population | 5,305 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 5,206 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.6% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 40.7, Female: 41.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Escher Wyss, Kreis 2, Hagendorn, Altstetten, St. Johann |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.18213, 8.46358 |
| Postal Codes | 6330, 6333 |
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Cham Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,797 | 7,440 | 8,434 | 10,290 | 10,511 |
| Population Density | 898.8 / km² | 983.8 / km² | 1,115.2 / km² | 1,360.7 / km² | 1,389.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cham Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cham | +51.4% | +38.3% | +22% |
| Canton of Zug | +52.8% | +36.7% | +22.4% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cham Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cham | 40.9 yrs | 41.1 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Canton of Zug | 41.6 yrs | 41.9 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cham Population Density
Population Density: 1,390 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cham | 10,511 | 7.6 km² | 1,390 / km² |
| Canton of Zug | 120,510 | 238.7 km² | 505 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cham Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Cham
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cham
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Cham CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cham | 149,402 tn | 14.21 tn | 19,755.6 tons/km² |
| Canton of Zug | 1,703,951 tn | 14.14 tn | 7,137.7 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Cham CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 149,402 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,755.6 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.
Sources:
- 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 | 40.3 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 70 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 7.7 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 77.5 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 68 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 63 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 71 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 34.8 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 40.6 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 31.7 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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